Supreme Court considers Delhi protest-related detentions and alleged police excesses
The Supreme Court has observed that no organisation can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, emphasising that the right to peaceful protest must be ba…
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One group cannot occupy protest site indefinitely; everyone has right to protest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that no individual or organisation can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, emphasising that every group has an equal c…
Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response over Alleged Confinement of Activist Nadeem Khan
The Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi Police on activist Nadeem Khan’s allegations of unlawful confinement and surveillance intended to pre…
Delhi Protest Row: Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notices Over Alleged Metro Shutdown, Seeks Compliance Report
The Supreme Court of India has issued contempt notices to senior government and Delhi Metro officials over alleged non-compliance with its directions concerning…
CJP protests: Delhi court rejects legal head Ratna Singh's plea for FIR against police officials who detained her
A Delhi court has dismissed Ratna Singh’s application seeking registration of an FIR against police personnel who allegedly prevented her from attending a lawye…
Students Are Jailed For Merely Protesting; Bail Denied Even For Having Biryani On Ganga Boat Trip : Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan expressed concern over the shrinking space for dissent in India, highlighting instances where students and citizens have face…
Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Alleging Police Excesses Against Student Protesters
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear petitions alleging police excesses against students protesting over the NEET paper leak and examination irregularities. The…
Ensuring law and order, not snooping: Delhi Police on PIL in Delhi HC alleging surveillance of CJP protests
Delhi Police has defended its videography and monitoring of protesters at Jantar Mantar before the Delhi High Court, arguing that the measures are intended sole…
Anna Hazare Urges Centre to Hold Talks with Sonam Wangchuk
Social activist Anna Hazare has urged the Central Government to immediately open dialogue with environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, who is on…
'Happened so fast that ... ': How police took away Sonam Wangchuk in 5 minutes
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was removed by Delhi Police from Jantar Mantar and shifted to a hospital after a prolonged hunger strike. Protesters alleged tha…