[RG Kar Rape-Murder] Court Allows Sit-In Protest By Doctors Forum, Says Every Citizen Has Right To Protest Peacefully: Calcutta High Court

In a recent decision by the High Court at Calcutta, the scope and jurisdiction of the writ court to entertain a petition challenging the decision of administrative authorities were brought to the forefront. The case involved a conflict regarding the refusal of the police authorities to grant permission for a peaceful sit-in demonstration at Dorina Crossing, Esplanade, Kolkata, organized by the Joint Platform of Doctors and its member. Background of…