Menaka Guruswamy Files Habeas Petition In Supreme Court Against Detention Of Political Leaders During Delhi Protests
Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court challenging the detention of several prominent Indian political leaders during protests in Delhi. The court is set to hear the petition alongside a contempt case regarding the closure of Delhi metro stations.
Why it matters
The case highlights significant tensions between political opposition and state authorities regarding civil liberties and protest rights in India.
Senior Advocate and TMC MP in the Rajya Sabha, Menaka Guruswamy, has approached the Supreme Court against the detention of political leaders during the protests in Delhi today against the Chief Election Commissioner.Guruswamy has filed an Article 32 writ petition seeking the relief of habeas corpus, which is listed to be heard by a special bench comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana sitting on Sunday.
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