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Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, But Police Safety Equally Crucial: Supreme Court

Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, But Police Safety Equally Crucial: Supreme Court

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July 27, 2026

Observing that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, the Supreme Court has ruled that agitations cannot justify police excesses. Voicing equal concern over injuries to police personnel, the apex court called for a uniform nationwide protocol.

My Remarks Distorted': CJI Surya Kant Clarifies 'Cockroach' Comment, Says He Is Proud of Indian Youth

My Remarks Distorted: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies ‘Cockroach’ Comment, Says He Is Proud of Indian Youth

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May 16, 2026

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified his controversial courtroom observations where he compared certain individuals to "cockroaches" and "parasites," stating that a section of the media had misrepresented his words.