Crime & Law · India
Calcutta High Court: Peaceful Protest Not a Crime Due to Dislike by Authorities
The Calcutta High Court has ruled that peaceful protests cannot be considered criminal offenses simply because they are disliked by authorities. The court emphasized that the right to dissent and assemble peacefully is a fundamental aspect of democracy. This ruling came in response to a case where peaceful protest was deemed a crime by those in power.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (1): National Herald
- Centre (2): LiveLaw, The Times of India