'No compelling circumstance': SC refuses to stop CJP's September 5 Delhi march
The Supreme Court of India has refused to block a protest march by the Cockroach Janata Party, stating that maintaining law and order is the government's responsibility. The court expressed confidence that the demonstration would remain peaceful while issuing notices to the police.
Why it matters
It underscores the judiciary's stance on balancing the right to protest with the state's duty to maintain public order in sensitive areas.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday declined to intervene against Cockroach Janata Party's protest march on September 5, saying that maintenance of law and order was primarily the responsibility of the government and police.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymala Bagchi and V Mohana said that there is no reason to presume that the proposed demonstration would insult in any untoward incident."We will at least, as of now, presume everybody will behave in a peaceful manner.
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