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Supreme Court on Delhi protests: no illegal detention, internet to remain undisturbed
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Protest is a fundamental right, but with limits: the Article 19(1)(b) versus 19(3) test and internet shutdown rules
The Supreme Court, hearing matters linked to the protests in Delhi against the SIR exercise, stressed that peaceful protesters must not be illegally detained and that internet access should not be disrupted.
Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type
What you need to know
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The Supreme Court, hearing matters linked to the protests in Delhi against the SIR exercise, stressed that peaceful protesters must not be illegally detained and that internet access should not be disrupted.
Peaceful assembly is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(b), subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(3).
Internet suspension orders are governed by the 2024 Telecom Rules.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- Article 19(1)(b) guarantees the right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
- Article 19(3) permits reasonable restrictions on assembly in the interests of sovereignty and integrity of India and public order.
- Internet suspension orders are governed by the Telecom Rules, 2024.
- The Supreme Court stressed that peaceful protesters must not be illegally detained.
- Article 19 rights are available to citizens only, not to foreigners.
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- Statement: The right to assemble under Article 19(1)(b) extends to assemblies that are armed, if they are peaceful. (Incorrect: it covers only assemblies without arms.)
- Statement: Reasonable restrictions on the right to assemble can be imposed under Article 19(3). (Correct)
- Statement: Fundamental rights under Article 19 are available to citizens as well as foreigners. (Incorrect: citizens only.)
ମେନ୍ସ
GS-II (Polity): Fundamental rights and the judiciary. Peaceful assembly under Article 19(1)(b) is limited only by reasonable restrictions under Article 19(3), and the Supreme Court has stressed no illegal detention and no disruption of internet access. Internet suspensions are governed by the Telecom Rules, 2024, so the way forward is proportionate, reviewable and transparent orders that balance public order with civil liberties.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
The fundamental right of citizens to assemble peaceably and without arms is guaranteed under which provision?
- Article 19(1)(c)
- Article 19(1)(a)
- Article 19(1)(d)
- Article 19(1)(b)
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: D — Article 19(1)(b) guarantees the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, subject to reasonable restrictions in Article 19(3).
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