As the Supreme Court examines allegations of excessive force during recent protests, larger questions are being raised about the balance between the constitutional right to protest and the state's responsibility to maintain public order. This editorial explores crowd-control practices, police accountability, and the future of protest policing in India.

As the Supreme Court examines allegations of excessive force during recent protests, larger questions are being raised about the balance between the constitutional right to…

Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b), Article 14, & Article 21 recognise that Indian citizens are entitled to hold opinions & express them publicly, and peacefully.