Can students be punished for protesting? An SC judge says no

Can students be punished for protesting? An SC judge says no

Nov 5, 2026, 20:02 IST

Key Claim

SCM court rejected sureties and ordered two days of judicial custody.

Key Claim

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan says questioning in a democracy is not defiance.

Key Claim

Punishing students for expressing dissent or asking questions is unconstitutional.


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