The Supreme Court says lawyers have the right to join peaceful protests at identified or designated places. NDTV and other outlets report comments by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant that every lawyer and member of the Bar can participate in peaceful demonstrations held at specified locations.
In Business Line’s account, the court also considers pleas related to alleged “police excesses,” after lawyers are detained during protests connected to the Election Commission and CEC Gyanesh Kumar. The bench, led by the CJI and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, hears arguments from senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who submits that detentions occur despite the protests being peaceful. The Economic Times and India Today emphasize the CJI’s position on participation in peaceful protests, while Business Line highlights the court’s engagement with claims of police misconduct.
The matter is listed for hearing on Tuesday, as reported by Business Line.
