Right to protest is recognised as a fundamental right under the Constitution - Says Supreme Court.

In a judgement, which is having far reaching consequences, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the right of the citizens to protest. The Apex Court has stated in it’s judgement that the right to protest is recognised as a fundamental right under the Constitution. Justices A.K. Sikri and Ashok Bhushan has further stated that, protests strengthen representative democracy by enabling direct participation in public affairs where individuals and groups are able to express dissent and grievances, expose the flaws in governance and demand accountability from state authorities as powerful entities.