NEET protest: Supreme Court says right to peaceful protest guaranteed, fixes hearing on police excesses on July 28
The Supreme Court of India affirmed the constitutional right to peaceful protest, stating that police are not justified in using force against demonstrators. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant scheduled a hearing for July 28 regarding allegations of police excesses during a crackdown on NEET protesters on July 20. This ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to protecting civil liberties amid ongoing student demonstrations.