'Agitation does not mean lathicharge': SC on police action against protesting students
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed, stating that police actions, such as lathi charges, cannot be justified merely by the presence of an agitation. This ruling came during a hearing of pleas regarding police excesses against students protesting the NEET paper leak on July 20. The court's remarks emphasize the need for law enforcement to respect citizens' rights during demonstrations.