Supreme Court of India · 2014-11-07
BALWANT SINGH vs COMMNR. OF POLICE .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/21671
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- BALWANT SINGH
- Respondent
- COMMNR. OF POLICE .
- Author
- Abhay Manohar Sapre
- Bench
- ABHAY MANOHAR SAPRE FAKKIR MOHAMED IBRAHIM KALIFULLA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of public protests affecting the residential peace of individuals, specifically citing the need for balancing the right to protest with the right to a peaceful living environment under Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized that while the right to assemble peacefully is constitutionally protected, it should not infringe upon the rights of residents to enjoy their homes without disturbance. The appeal was allowed, directing the State to take necessary measures to regulate protests and ensure the residents' rights are protected.