Delhi protests: SC on Tuesday to hear pleas on attacks on protesters, lawyers
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear pleas regarding recent protests in Delhi, specifically addressing allegations of violence against lawyers and protesters. The court emphasized its intent to maintain order while ensuring the legal system remains functional.
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The intersection of civil protest, police conduct, and the independence of the judiciary is a fundamental issue for democratic governance in India.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear two separate pleas on Tuesday concerning the October 10 and 11 protests in Delhi, including allegations of attacks on lawyers and protesters and disruptions to the functioning of courts.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mahadevan said it would not allow the court to become a political battleground while agreeing to list a plea seeking action against alleged hooligans accused of attacking lawyers and protesters.‘Private hooligans are not being stopped’: Senior advocate seeks actionSenior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan mentioned a plea seeking action against alleged hooligans who, he said, were attacking lawyers, young people and other protesters without facing police action.He also raised concerns over videos purportedly showing the alleged attackers recording their actions and proudly displaying them.“Private hooligans are not being stopped.
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