Supreme Court Affirms Right to Association, Peaceful Protest, Seeks Details of October 10 Demonstrations
The Supreme Court on Monday underscored the constitutional right to association and peaceful protest while asking for details of the planned October 10 demonstrations that had prompted talk of a complete shutdown in Delhi. The remarks, made during an oral mention by senior lawyers, reflected the court’s concern that public order measures should not become a blanket restraint on lawful dissent.
