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Public spaces cannot be occupied, says SC
Why is it in news?
- The Supreme Court held indefinite “occupation” of a public road by the Shaheen Bagh protesters as unacceptable.
Details:
- The judgement upheld the right to peaceful protest against a law but public ways and public spaces cannot be occupied, and that too indefinitely.
- Democracy and dissent go hand in hand, but then the demonstrations expressing dissent have to be in designated places alone.
- These rights are subject to reasonable restrictions imposed in the interest of sovereignty, integrity and public order.