Freedom to Protest

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: IE  Context: The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently struck down a government order that aimed to regulate public meetings, processions, and assemblies on roads, highways, and streets.   What was the issue involved? The Andhra Pradesh government contended that its action was necessary to regulate these activities in light of …

Insights into Editorial: End the impasse: On prolonged impasse over three farm laws

    Context: The time may have come for a more concerted effort by the Government and the protesting farmers to find a solution to the prolonged impasse over the three agriculture-related laws enacted last year. The Supreme Court has emphasised that public roads cannot be blocked indefinitely by protesters. In an observation in the …