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Politics
CJP Calls for Rajasthan Protest Over Alleged House Arrests and Assaults
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 12:37 AM
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The Chief Justice of India announced a statewide protest in Rajasthan demanding action against reported house arrests, detentions and assaults.
The Chief Justice of India issued a statement calling for a protest across Rajasthan to highlight alleged incidents of house arrests, unlawful detentions and physical assaults. The move comes amid growing concerns from civil‑society groups about the use of coercive tactics against activists and opposition figures.
According to the announcement, the demonstration will be organized on a date yet to be disclosed and will involve lawyers, human‑rights advocates and local volunteers. Organisers aim to draw attention to what they describe as a pattern of intimidation that undermines democratic freedoms in the state.
State authorities have not responded to the call. When approached for comment, the Rajasthan government said it would review the allegations. Legal experts note that a protest led by the judiciary is unusual and could signal heightened tensions between the courts and the executive.
The Chief Justice urged citizens to remain peaceful and to cooperate with law‑enforcement during the demonstration. The protest is expected to take place in major cities such as Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
According to the announcement, the demonstration will be organized on a date yet to be disclosed and will involve lawyers, human‑rights advocates and local volunteers. Organisers aim to draw attention to what they describe as a pattern of intimidation that undermines democratic freedoms in the state.
State authorities have not responded to the call. When approached for comment, the Rajasthan government said it would review the allegations. Legal experts note that a protest led by the judiciary is unusual and could signal heightened tensions between the courts and the executive.
The Chief Justice urged citizens to remain peaceful and to cooperate with law‑enforcement during the demonstration. The protest is expected to take place in major cities such as Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur.