In a landmark observation addressing law enforcement conduct during public demonstrations, the Supreme Court of India declared that the constitutional right to peaceful protest is an essential democratic freedom that must be protected. A bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant emphasized that while citizens have a fundamental right to voice dissent, both protesters and police personnel must exercise self-imposed discipline to prevent violence. The apex court indicated it is considering framing uniform national guidelines to regulate police responses and crowd-control measures during large-scale public demonstrations. The ruling highlights the court’s commitment to protecting civil liberties and ensuring proportional law enforcement during civic actions.