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Delhi High Court questions police over Karni Sena protest at Jantar Mantar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 01:36 PM
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The Delhi High Court scrutinised police actions during the Karni Sena's demonstration at Jantar Mantar, reaffirming citizens' constitutional right to peaceful assembly.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday raised concerns about the police handling of the Karni Sena's protest at Jantar Mantar. The bench emphasized that the right to assemble peacefully is a fundamental guarantee under the Indian Constitution and must be protected even while maintaining public order.
The court questioned whether the police had taken adequate measures to facilitate the demonstration without resorting to unnecessary force or restrictions. It reminded law‑enforcement agencies that safeguarding constitutional freedoms is an integral part of their duty.
Legal counsel for the protestors argued that the police had imposed arbitrary constraints, limiting the expression of dissent. The judges asked the police commissioner to submit a detailed report on the steps taken before, during, and after the protest, and to outline how they balanced security concerns with civil liberties.
The hearing underscores the judiciary's role in monitoring police conduct during public gatherings, especially in the capital where political demonstrations are frequent. The outcome may set a precedent for future handling of peaceful protests across India.
The court questioned whether the police had taken adequate measures to facilitate the demonstration without resorting to unnecessary force or restrictions. It reminded law‑enforcement agencies that safeguarding constitutional freedoms is an integral part of their duty.
Legal counsel for the protestors argued that the police had imposed arbitrary constraints, limiting the expression of dissent. The judges asked the police commissioner to submit a detailed report on the steps taken before, during, and after the protest, and to outline how they balanced security concerns with civil liberties.
The hearing underscores the judiciary's role in monitoring police conduct during public gatherings, especially in the capital where political demonstrations are frequent. The outcome may set a precedent for future handling of peaceful protests across India.