Women cops molested: Govt's big charge linked to Rahul Gandhi-led protest
The Indian government has alleged that police personnel were molested during a protest led by Rahul Gandhi in Delhi. The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of protest restrictions, balancing the right to demonstrate with public order.
Why it matters
The case highlights the ongoing tension between civil liberties, the right to protest, and the government's responsibility to maintain public safety and infrastructure access.
Women police personnel were molested and injured during the Congress protest led by Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta alleged before the Supreme Court on Friday.“Please see visuals from two days ago. Lady police officers have been molested and injured,” Mehta told the court. He said police personnel were also verbally abused but acted responsibly, adding that the protest was unlawful as no permission had been granted for it.His submission comes two days after opposition INDIA bloc MPs were stopped by police while attempting to reach Jantar Mantar to protest alleged “vote chori” and demand the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Mehta made the remarks during a hearing on pleas challenging restrictions imposed in Delhi ahead of a separate protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 10 against the Chief Election Commissioner.COURT QUESTIONS PROTEST CURBSA bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant…
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