India guarantees the right to protest. But terms and conditions apply.
You must first ask for police permission. If permission is refused, your constitutional right becomes an “unauthorised” act.
You still have the right -- but its exercise is by appointment only.
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The misuse of criminal machinery against Ruchika Singh is unacceptable. Profanity does not attract criminal case. 50% of Lok Sabha MPs have criminal cases against them, close to 100 MPs in the BJP. The Police can focus their energy towards them, not a 25-year old! Harassment of the young must STOP immediately!
Using bad language: Fine, whatever.
Doing it in public: Chee Chee.
Abusing public figures: Not nice. Avoidable.
Getting harassed and bullied on internet: Crazy. WTF!
Criminal justice system getting involved: Atrocious.
We really don't have Free Speech. Just FIR speech.
All the Godi media, RW goondas, right wing lawyers, Delhi police all after one girl because she said words they didn’t like. Words.
Ek ladki
And they think this makes them look strong and not like utter fools
@HartoshSinghBal The slogans point to deep dissatisfaction with the establishment. The success of a satirical outfit indicates dwindled credibility of the political system.
Constitutional crisis is temporary but what India is seeing under Modi is Constitutional Rot. Constitutional rot stays forever though we don't accept it. Parliament opens, courts open, elections happen. But those who are tasked to make Constitution work don't work democratically