Supreme Court says lawyers can protest peacefully as allegations of police violence emerge

Chief Justice Surya Kant said lawyers have the right to join peaceful protests at designated locations.
His remarks followed allegations of police violence during Delhi protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan raised concerns about police misconduct, including a senior lawyer allegedly being dragged.
The Supreme Court will hear the case on Tuesday, when videos of alleged police violence against lawyers may be presented.

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