Can India balance the right to protest and public order?

Published - July 29, 2026 03:52 pm IST

As the Supreme Court examines allegations of excessive force during recent protests, larger questions are being raised about the balance between the constitutional right to protest and the state’s responsibility to maintain public order. This editorial explores crowd-control practices, police accountability, and the future of protest policing in India.

Published - July 29, 2026 03:52 pm IST

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