Peaceful Protests Deepen Reach Of Democracy, Increase Chances Of Its Survival: Madras High Court Allows Protests By BJP In Tirunelveli
8 months, 1 week ago

Peaceful Protests Deepen Reach Of Democracy, Increase Chances Of Its Survival: Madras High Court Allows Protests By BJP In Tirunelveli

Live Law  

While asking the state to consider a representation by the Bharatiya Janata Party to conduct a protest, the Madras High Court highlighted that the right to expression is an essential part of democracy. Justice B Pugalendhi observed that in a democratic country, every political party had a right to conduct an agitation, and a peaceful protest could deepen a democracy's reach and improve its chances of survival. Noting that the right of expression was an essential element, the court was inclined to allow the plea and directed the authorities to pass suitable orders on the representation by Kandasamy. Counsel for Petitioner: Mr.S.Kanagarajan Counsel for Respondent: Mr.T.Senthil Kumar Additional Public Prosecutor Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 284 Case Title: Kandasamy v The District Superintendent of Police and Others Case No: WPNo.15522 of 2024

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Karnataka HC grants permission for ‘Justice for Sowjanya’ protest in Bengaluru's Freedom Park
1 week ago

Karnataka HC grants permission for ‘Justice for Sowjanya’ protest in Bengaluru's Freedom Park

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday granted permission for a peaceful protest at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, in connection with the ongoing demand for justice in the Sowjanya case. Karnataka High Court The protest is being organised to demand justice for Soujanya, a second-year Pre-University student of the Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College who was allegedly raped and murder on October 9, …

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

SC asks protesting farmer leaders not to cause inconvenience to people

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers' demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan disposed of a habeas corpus …

Ahinda Groups to Stage Protest Against Siddaramaiah's Rule in Delhi
5 months ago

Ahinda Groups to Stage Protest Against Siddaramaiah's Rule in Delhi

The Hindu  

Leaders of various groups representing Ahinda, an acronym for Minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits and other exploited communities will be holding a protest against the BJP-JD(S) combine’s “conspiracy” to unseat backward class leader Siddaramaiah from the post of Chief Minister in New Delhi on November 7.

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

High Court Allows BJP To Hold Protest Against Unrest In Sandeshkhali, Sets Aside Kolkata Police's Order
1 year ago

High Court Allows BJP To Hold Protest Against Unrest In Sandeshkhali, Sets Aside Kolkata Police's Order

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a plea moved by the office secretary of the West Bengal wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party to hold a protest against the unrest that has recently unfolded in Bengal's Sandeshkhali on 28th and 29th February 2024.A single bench of Justice Kausik Chanda imposed certain conditions in allowing the plea and capped the attendance …

When You Can Sit On Protests, Why Can't Those Against You: HC Raps Govt
1 year, 8 months ago

When You Can Sit On Protests, Why Can't Those Against You: HC Raps Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Justice C.V. Bhaskar Reddy of the Telangana High Court questioned how the government and the police, who are in power in a democracy, could prevent the people and political parties from conduct protests. Government pleader Roopender informed the court that holding dharna with 1,000 persons — the BJP’s figure regarding the likely attendance —would create a law and order …

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by opposition protests over ethnic clashes in a remote northeastern state in which more than 130 people have been killed since May. Opposition lawmakers carried placards and chanted slogans outside the Parliament building as they demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the violence in Manipur …

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM
2 years, 9 months ago

Protest Vs Protest in Delhi: Cong Rallies on Rahul's ED Questioning, BJP on 'Derogatory Remarks' for PM

News 18  

The national capital remained replete with protests – this time from the BJP side too – amid the Enforcement Directorate questioning former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in an old corruption case. While Delhi Congress workers on held a protest in the Civil Lines area with a march to Lieutenant Governor’s house, led by state president Anil Kumar, the BJP too …

Cong. stages protests against Karnal incident
3 years, 6 months ago

Cong. stages protests against Karnal incident

The Hindu  

Haryana Congress workers and leaders on Thursday staged demonstrations in several parts of the State against the recent baton charge on farmers in Karnal, accusing the BJP-led State government’s policies of being against farmers. In Karnal, the party’s state president Kumari Selja led the demonstration and said that the policies of the BJP and its alliance partner — the Jannayak …

Peaceful Protests On An Issue Permissible In Democracy Even If Court Is Considering It : Singhvi In Calcutta High Court
3 years, 10 months ago

Peaceful Protests On An Issue Permissible In Democracy Even If Court Is Considering It : Singhvi In Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

Peaceful protests on an issue are permissible in a democracy even if a court of law is considering the same, submitted Senior Advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday.The senior lawyer was appearing in the Narada sting case for three Trinamool Congress leaders, who were dramatically arrested by the CBI on May 17 leading to …

After US Reaction, India Compares Violence Over Farm Reforms on Republic Day to Capitol Hill Rioting
4 years, 1 month ago

After US Reaction, India Compares Violence Over Farm Reforms on Republic Day to Capitol Hill Rioting

News 18  

Hours after the Joe Biden administration reacted to the farmer protests in and around New Delhi, India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety, and appeared to compare the reactions and sentiments in the country after incidents of violence and vandalism at the Red Fort on January 26 to those following the recent clashes at the …

US hails India's farm reforms, says peaceful protests 'hallmark of thriving democracy'
4 years, 1 month ago

US hails India's farm reforms, says peaceful protests 'hallmark of thriving democracy'

India TV News  

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the US on Wednesday said it welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment. "In general, the United States welcomes steps that would improve the efficiency of India's markets and attract greater private sector investment," a State Department spokesperson said, indicating …

'No Protest Should Run So Long, it Could Turn Violent'
4 years, 2 months ago

'No Protest Should Run So Long, it Could Turn Violent'

News 18  

As the farmers’ agitation against farm laws continue at Delhi borders, there is a growing disquiet withing the ranks of the BJP in Punjab. Former BJP national vice president and veteran party leader Laxmi Kanta Chawla said that the agitation shouldn’t have been allowed to go for so long. The party leaders are expressing apprehension that the protests could turn …

BJP protests 'worsening law and order situation' in West Bengal, alleges police have become 'trigger happy'
5 years, 9 months ago

BJP protests 'worsening law and order situation' in West Bengal, alleges police have become 'trigger happy'

Firstpost  

The BJP on Monday demonstrated outside the offices of superintendents of police in various parts of West Bengal to protest against the “worsening law and order situation” of the state. Kolkata: The BJP on Monday demonstrated outside the offices of superintendents of police in various parts of West Bengal to protest against the “worsening law and order situation” of the …

Sabarimala row: Kerala BJP youth wing to hold statewide agitation against detention of 30 protesters today
6 years, 4 months ago

Sabarimala row: Kerala BJP youth wing to hold statewide agitation against detention of 30 protesters today

Firstpost  

To further intensify their stir against “police high-handedness” at Sabarimala, a daylong state-wide agitation will be held on Monday by Yuvamorcha, the youth wing of the BJP. Sabarimala: A large number of BJP and RSS workers protested outside the official residence of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan late on Sunday night against the detention of over 30 people at the …

Sabarimala temple updates: Hartal turns violent as Sangh Parivar, BJP workers reck 32 KSRTC buses, threaten motorists
6 years, 5 months ago

Sabarimala temple updates: Hartal turns violent as Sangh Parivar, BJP workers reck 32 KSRTC buses, threaten motorists

Firstpost  

2:35 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Activist Rahul Easwar calls for peaceful protests to continue Activist Rahul Easwar, who was detained by Kerala Police on Wednesday, released a statement after he was arrested. Claiming that the 20 people arrested with him were framed, and called for peaceful protests to continue. Translation: Twenty of us have been arrested and are now being …

Tamil Nadu getting stuck in vortex of protests, strikes, disruptions
7 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu getting stuck in vortex of protests, strikes, disruptions

Deccan Chronicle  

There is not too much to be read into what the Supreme Court had to say about the protests in Tamil Nadu. The defiant mood may have been triggered by the Jallikattu protests of 2016, but that had an emotional connect to the public through an ancient sport seen as symbolic of Tamil Nadu. A State that was becoming known …

When protest becomes endemic, we’re flirting with chaos: Pranab
12 years, 7 months ago

When protest becomes endemic, we’re flirting with chaos: Pranab

The Hindu  

While anger against the bitter ‘pandemic’ of corruption is legitimate, it cannot become an excuse for an ‘assault’ on democratic institutions, President Pranab Mukherjee has said. In his maiden address to the nation as President on the eve of Independence Day, Mr. Mukherjee dwelt at length on the right to protest without endangering democratic polity. He said the time had …

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