Supreme Court Says Peaceful Protesters Cannot Be Illegally Detained Amid CJP Protests
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Supreme Court Says Peaceful Protesters Cannot Be Illegally Detained Amid CJP Protests
The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to ensure that people participating in peaceful gatherings are not illegally detained, amid allegations of police excesses during protests in Delhi seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.A bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Moh
No illegal detention of those gathering peacefully: Supreme Court's big order
The Supreme Court asked the government to answer claims of illegal detentions and police excess during Delhi protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. It ordered a review of barricading, called for normal Metro and rail services unless restrictions are necessary, and issued notices to the Home Secretary, Delhi Police Commissioner and DMRC in contempt proceedings.
Don't imprison peaceful protesters, don't take drastic action unless the situation is serious, court gives strict guidelines to Delhi Police
SC Orders Normal Metro, Rail Services In Delhi; Bars Illegal Detention Of Peaceful Protesters
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday ordered the restoration of normal Metro and railway operations in Delhi and made it clear that peaceful, unarmed protesters cannot be detained except through the procedure established by law, amid allegations of sweeping curbs ahead of demonstrations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A special bench of Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana…
The Supreme Court today (11.10.2026) heard various petitions filed against the government's crackdown on protesters in Delhi yesterday (10.10.2026). That is, the petitions against the detention of protesters by the Delhi Police and paramilitary forces, and the contempt of court petition filed for wilful violation of court orders were heard by a bench comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana. At that time, the court agreed to hear the…
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