[feb]Supreme Court on Right to Protest

Question 1

Context?

Answer 1

Ek petition takala hota SC madhe -> Loka protest kartayet mhanun bakichyanna inconvinience hotoy-> protesters ni sangitala ki protesting ha FR ahe-> SC ne dila judgement against protesters -> tyacha review petition karayacha petition pan takala protesters ni-> te cancel kela SC ne aaj

Question 2

SC verdict?

Answer 2

-SC appreciated the existence of the right to peaceful protest against the legislation and held that “democracy and dissent go hand in hand, but then the demonstrations expressing dissent have to be in designated places alone”.(Jaga fix kara administration sobat bolun ani mag kara tithe protest)

Question 3

Constitutional provisions in this regard?

Answer 3

• Article 19 confers upon citizens the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) and right to assemble peacefully without arms under Article 19(1)(b).
• However, these rights are also subject to reasonable restrictions mentioned under Article 19(2), imposed in the interest of sovereignty, integrity and public order with the help of police regulations.

Question 4

Grounds for Considering Review Petition?

Answer 4

• Court may reject petition
• Grounds for Considering Review Petition
• Mistake or error apparent on the face of the record