'Restore internet, metro, free movement': SC on Delhi protest crackdown - top quotes
The Supreme Court of India has directed authorities to ensure peaceful protests are not met with illegal detentions and that public transport services remain operational. This follows a crackdown on the Cockroach Janta Party's protest in Delhi.
Why it matters
This intervention underscores the judiciary's role in balancing public order with the constitutional right to protest and freedom of movement.
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to ensure that people gathering peacefully are not illegally detained and that metro and railway services function normally. The court's directive came a day after Centre's crackdown on CJP's proposed protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.The court issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking contempt proceedings against authorities for allegedly violating its earlier directions on transport restrictions during the protest.“In view of the urgent applications alleging violation of our earlier order dt.
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