Right to peaceful assembly guaranteed under Article 19(1)(b) of the Constitution of India
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The right to protest and the limits of police power | Explained
The article explains the constitutional right to protest under Article 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Constitution, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and (3). It details the legal framework governing police powers to intervene, including Sections 129, 130, and 144 of the CrPC (now replaced by BNSS Sections 148, 149, 163), and guidelines from the Supreme Court in cases like Ramlila Maidan (2012) and Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (2018). The piece emphasizes proportionality, necessity, and accountability in use of force, making it crucial for polity and governance sections in competitive exams.
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Key points
Exam-ready takeaways
Reasonable restrictions on protest rights under Article 19(3) in interest of public order and sovereignty
Police powers to disperse unlawful assemblies under Section 129 CrPC (now Section 148 BNSS, 2023)
Supreme Court in Ramlila Maidan case (2012) mandated proportionality and prior warning before force
MKSS judgment (2018) upheld right to protest at designated places like Jantar Mantar with time limits
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