Supreme Court considers Delhi protest-related detentions and alleged police excesses
The Supreme Court has observed that no organisation can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, emphasising that the right to peaceful protest must be ba…
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Supreme Court examines police use of facial recognition technology on protesters
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance at protest sites. The Court…
Supreme Court Adjourns Delhi Protest Cases Amid Allegations of Unlawful Restrictions and Detentions
The Supreme Court has adjourned petitions concerning restrictions and alleged unlawful detentions during protests in Delhi to October 15, 2026, following the in…
Delhi High Court Seeks Police Response over Alleged Confinement of Activist Nadeem Khan
The Delhi High Court has sought a status report from Delhi Police on activist Nadeem Khan’s allegations of unlawful confinement and surveillance intended to pre…
Allahabad High Court Calls NSA Detention an 'Orwellian Dystopia', Awards ₹5 Lakh Compensation
The Allahabad High Court quashed the NSA detention of student activist Aakriti Chaudhary, describing the authorities' conduct as capable of turning Uttar Prades…
Kapil Sibal Condemns Delhi Police Action Against Students In CJP Protest, Calls For Independent Investigation
Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has strongly criticized the Delhi Police's handling of students participating in the CJP protest, alleging excess…
Ensuring law and order, not snooping: Delhi Police on PIL in Delhi HC alleging surveillance of CJP protests
Delhi Police has defended its videography and monitoring of protesters at Jantar Mantar before the Delhi High Court, arguing that the measures are intended sole…
Calcutta High Court Allows TMC's July 21 Rally With Strict Attendance Cap
The Calcutta High Court has permitted the Trinamool Congress (TMC) to hold its annual July 21 Martyrs' Day rally in Kolkata, subject to strict conditions. While…