Protesters Detained! Legal or Illegal? | Constitution Explained

Complete UPSC Current Affairs 2027 | A to Z Comprehensive Coverage in One Batch 👇 UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 2027 2.0 by Prashant Sir - https://physicswallah.onelink.me/ZAZB... __________________________ Are protests an absolute fundamental right, or can the police legally detain protesters and revoke permissions? This video provides a detailed constitutional perspective on the Right to Protest under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution. It explores the balance between a citizen's freedom of speech and peaceful assembly, and the state's power to impose reasonable restrictions for public order and safety. Key topics covered include Delhi Police guidelines for seeking protest permissions, the capacity limits of Jantar Mantar versus Ramlila Maidan, and the legal recourse available if permission is denied. The session also breaks down Section 163 of the BNSS (formerly Section 144 of the IPC) regarding prohibitory orders, alongside landmark Supreme Court judgments that establish checks and balances on police powers. An essential breakdown for aspirants preparing for the Indian Polity and Current Affairs segments of the UPSC exam. __________________________ ⌛Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction: Recent Protests and Legal Debates 00:01:14 Is Protesting a Fundamental Right? (Article 19) 00:02:47 Can the Police or State Restrict Protests? 00:05:31 Supreme Court Judgments on Public Order and Protests 00:07:22 Delhi Police Guidelines for Protest Permission 00:09:57 Crowd Limits: Jantar Mantar vs. Ramlila Maidan 00:10:24 Legal Options if Protest Permission is Denied 00:11:03 Protests Without Approval and Police Action 00:11:38 Prohibitory Orders Explained: Section 163 of BNSS 00:12:17 Appealing a Magistrate's Order & Judicial Checks __________________________ Right to Protest in India, Article 19 Indian Constitution, UPSC Current Affairs 2026, Section 163 BNSS, Section 144 IPC, UPSC Wallah, Indian Polity for UPSC, Fundamental Rights Explained, Reasonable Restrictions Constitution, Supreme Court Judgments UPSC, Delhi Police Protest Guidelines, Jantar Mantar Protests, IAS Preparation, UPSC Exam Strategy, Constitution of India Explained, Public Order and Safety __________________________ #UPSCCurrentAffairs #RightToProtest #IndianConstitution #Article19 #UPSCWallah #IndianPolity #IASPreparation #BNSS #SupremeCourt #FundamentalRights