Right to peaceful protest guaranteed, agitation cannot justify police excesses: SC
The Supreme Court of India affirmed the right to peaceful protest, stating that agitation does not justify police excesses. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized the need for a uniform protocol to manage protests without resorting to violence, addressing concerns over police actions during student protests related to NEET exam irregularities. The court will hear related pleas, including those from families of police personnel attacked during the protests, on Tuesday.