CJP Protest Row: Was It About The Tricolour Or A Breach Of Peace?
The detention of CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka continues to spark a heated debate over the right to protest and the enforcement of the law. While journalist Ashutosh questions whether the leaders were jailed on trespassing charges and argues that the peace-bond issue was an afterthought, legal commentator Jayan points to prohibitory orders, the alleged removal of barricades and a public call for a protest. He argues that the leaders were required to seek permission and maintain public order. Was the detention justified by the circumstances, or was the law used to teach the protesters a lesson?
