Lawyers Have Right To Join Peaceful Protests: Supreme Court

Lawyers have right to join peaceful protests, says SC; agrees to hear pleas against ‘police excesses’ on Tuesday

The bench, led by CJI and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, was told by senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan that lawyers were detained amid “police excesses” during protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission.

Lawyers Have Right To Join Peaceful Protests: Supreme Court

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said that every lawyer and member of the Bar had the right to be part of peaceful protests at identified locations.

CJI Surya Kant backs lawyers’ right to peaceful protests at designated locations

Chief Justice Surya Kant stated that lawyers have the right to participate in peaceful protests at designated locations. Concerns were raised regarding police excesses and the alleged detention of lawyers during recent protests. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan highlighted incidents of violence against protesters and the lack of public orders under relevant laws. The Supreme Court will hear the matter, addressing the concerns of police act…

CJI says lawyers can join peaceful protests at designated places

The Chief Justice said lawyers may join peaceful protests at designated places as the Supreme Court prepared to hear complaints of police action. The remarks put focus on protest rights, police restraint and the court's institutional balance.

'Every Lawyer Has Right To Be Part Of Peaceful Protests': CJI Surya Kant Amid Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said that every lawyer has the right to participate in peaceful protests, while hearing a mentioning concerning the detention of lawyers and alleged police...