Protest Fundamental Right, But Must Weigh Protesters' Credentials: Bombay HC
21 Oct 2026
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PTI, Oct 20, 2026, Mumbai : The Bombay High Court on Monday observed that while peaceful demonstration was a fundamental right, factors like a protester's credentials and public inconvenience must be weighed before issuing blanket orders restricting police action.
A bench of Chief Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Advait Sethna directed the Maharashtra Government to respond to petitions alleging the illegal detention of individuals by the police during recent anti-Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) protests.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation filed by advocate Savar Devre against alleged police brutality and detention of persons who are taking out peaceful demonstrations in solidarity with the protests in Delhi. The plea had sought a direction to the police not to detain any person taking part in such peaceful protests.
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