The Constitution guarantees Indians the right to protest peacefully, but sometimes laws are broken in the process. A template needs to be put in place to let the symbolism live
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine the issue whether right to protest is an absolute right, in a plea filed by Kisan Mahapanchayat, seeking space for protesters at Jantar Mantar and listed the matter to be heard on October 21.
Hindu Raksha Dal chief Pinky Chaudhary has been denied anticipatory bail. Chaudhary and a few others had raised communally inflammatory statements against Muslims during an event organised at Jantar Mantar. The court said the slogans raised by the group reflected their undemocratic attitude.
The Delhi High Court has directed an activist who represents bonded labourers to apply for fresh permission for holding a protest/demonstration at Jantar Mantar.