The Supreme Court on Sunday directed authorities to review Delhi’s barricading and address allegations of illegal detentions during recent protests. The court said peaceful protesters cannot be illegally detained except in accordance with the law. This order ensures that citizens can gather without fear, protecting their basic rights during public demonstrations.
The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the authorities to review barricading across Delhi and sought a response from the government to allegations of illegal detentions and excessive police force during protests over demands for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The court said peaceful protesters cannot be illegally detained except in accordance with the law, particularly in areas beyond those covered by prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).