CJP protest: SC says youngsters need to be pacified, law enforcement must show restraint
The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasized the need for law enforcement agencies to exercise restraint during protests and highlighted the importance of pacifying young protesters, even if some misguided individuals engage in stone-throwing. The court agreed to hear a plea requesting action against the organizers of the July 20th Sansad Chalo march, who allegedly incited violence.
The bench, consisting of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, linked the plea to a similar petition filed earlier. The petitioner's lawyer argued that the organizers should be held accountable for their provocative statements and refusal to de-escalate tensions. He also warned that if the government accommodates protesters, it may set a dangerous precedent in other regions.
The CJI stated that young protesters need counseling and advice, as aggressive responses from the state could exacerbate the situation and lead to further violence. The lawyer emphasized that Parliament is a temple of democracy and that anyone who enters its complex, even if armed, should be held responsible. The CJI stressed the importance of promoting peaceful protests while ensuring law enforcement agencies exercise restraint if incidents occur.
He urged caution and careful handling of such situations to prevent violence among young protesters.
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