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What did the Supreme Court hold in Amit Sahni v. Commissioner of Police (2020) about protests in public…

Amit Sahni recognized the importance of peaceful dissent and assembly. The Court held that public ways and spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely for a protest. Authority —…

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What did the Supreme Court hold in Amit Sahni v. Commissioner of Police (2020) about protests in public spaces?

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Amit Sahni recognized the importance of peaceful dissent and assembly.

The Court held that public ways and spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely for a protest.

Authority — Amit Sahni v. Commissioner of Police.

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Option A

The Court held that public ways and spaces cannot be occupied indefinitely to express dissent.

Option B

The Court noted that a pending challenge to the legislation did not take away the right to protest.

Option C

The Court stressed that the administration should act on its own responsibility in such circumstances.

Option D

The Court recognized peaceful protest and also considered the competing rights of the public to use public ways.

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