Supreme Court of India

Anita Thakur & Ors. v. Govt. of J & K & Ors.

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Reported as [2016] 4 S.C.R. 50
Bench A.K. Sikri J.
Decided 12 August 2016

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Constitution of India : Arts. J9(1j(a), (b) and (c) - Right to hold peaceful demonstration/Right to assemble/Right of free movement - Allegation by writ petitioners that Respondent­ authorities manhandled them while they held peaceful protest march - Held: The right to hold peaceful demonstrations in order to air grievances is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, as well as public order - Thus, while the citizens are guaranteed fimdamental right of speech, right to assemble for the purpose of carrying peacefit! protest processions and

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