Expect everybody to act in responsible manner: SC refuses to prohibit CJP’s September 5 protest march
The Supreme Court of India has declined to preemptively ban a protest march organized by the Cockroach Janata Party, citing the expectation that all parties will maintain law and order. The court directed the petitioner to approach a high-powered committee already investigating related protest violence.
Why it matters
This reflects the judiciary's approach to balancing the right to protest with the maintenance of public order in sensitive zones.
The Supreme Court on Monday (August 31, 2026) refused to pass orders on a plea seeking prohibition on a protest march the Cockroach Janata Party has called on September 5 , saying it expects everybody will act and behave in a peaceful and lawful manner.
A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana asked the petitioner to submit his petition to the High Powered Enquiry Committee formed by it to examine allegations of police violence during the NEET protests.
"Let the matter be listed along with pending petitions. To be heard on September 10," the bench said, issuing notice in the matter.
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