The Supreme Court affirms that the constitutional right to peaceful protest is guaranteed and that police are not justified in using force simply because a protest is taking place. The court’s remarks come in the context of the ongoing NEET-related protests and allegations of police excesses. During the proceedings, Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that the existence of a protest does not by itself authorize coercive action by law enforcement. The court schedules a further hearing for 28 July to address issues related to police conduct and the grievances raised in the case. The decision focuses on constitutional principles governing protest and policing, emphasizing that peaceful demonstrations are protected under the right to protest. While the current order sets the date for additional judicial consideration, it also signals that claims of unlawful or excessive police action will be examined in the upcoming hearing. The court’s direction frames the matter around the boundaries of police authority during protests, reiterating that peaceful protest remains a protected right even when tensions arise.