Supreme Court Says Protest Rights Cannot Justify Occupation
The Supreme Court has said that the right to protest cannot justify occupying a site without end. Separately, Delhi Police has told the court that Jantar Mantar is a road. These points were raised in the same hearing.
Context
Context: Jantar Mantar in central Delhi has long been a common place for protests, so courts are often asked to balance the right to protest with traffic and public space. This debate has come up in court several times.
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