CJI Affirms Lawyers' Right to Peaceful Protests
Chief Justice Surya Kant affirmed that lawyers have the right to participate in peaceful protests at designated locations. Concerns were raised about police excesses and alleged detentions of lawyers during recent protests. Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan cited violence against protesters and absence of public orders under relevant laws. The Supreme Court will hear the matter addressing police actions against citizens and lawyers.
Economic Times·



