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Right to protest vs public order in India: When can police restrict peaceful demonstrations? What the law says

15 Oct 2026, 12:55 PM · Source: Mint

Protest is a fundamental right in democracy, enabling citizens to register dissent, demand accountability and effect change in public policy. Where a valid law requires prior permission, the state may enforce that requirement even against a peaceful gathering, experts said.

Right to protest vs public order in India: When can police restrict peaceful demonstrations? What the law says