Supreme Court Bars Coercive Action Against Protesters, Addresses Anti-Defection Law
The Supreme Court has barred coercive action against student protesters, directing the release of minors and those without criminal records, stating police can file an FIR but no coercive action should be taken for now. Separately, the court is prepared to hear a plea for interpretation of the anti-defection law, acknowledging significant issues in its enforcement.
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Anti-defection law: Supreme Court ready to hear plea for its interpretation
The Supreme Court will examine the anti-defection law's interpretation concerning political party mergers. Kapil Sibal argued that electoral verdicts can be altered through such merger provisions. The court acknowledged significant issues with the Tenth Schedule's current working. It issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the matter. This legal challenge could have major repercussions for the country's political landscape.
By AMIT ANAND CHOUDHARY
Read full article →SC bars coercive action against student protesters; directs release of minors
The court clarified that the interim protection would not extend to “anti-social elements” or persons having criminal antecedents
Read full article →Release Detained CJP Protesters Without Criminal Past: Top Court To States
The police can file an FIR, but no coercive action should be taken for now, the Court said and ordered to release those detained without any past cases.
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