INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 10th OCT 2026.

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 10th OCT 2026.

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1. Supreme Court on Protest Restrictions — Balancing Public Order and Fundamental Rights

Event: Ahead of demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Delhi authorities imposed extensive restrictions, including the closure of 45 Metro stations, cancellation of at least 245 trains and deployment of additional security forces. The Supreme Court expressed concern over the scale of restrictions and reminded authorities of the principle of proportionality. Logic: Article 19 protects peaceful assembly, expression and movement, subject to reasonable restrictions. Governments may take preventive measures to protect public order, but restrictions should be necessary, proportionate and no broader than required. Stand: The Court's observations indicate that public safety cannot automatically justify widespread inconvenience to citizens who are not participating in demonstrations. Security arrangements should respond to identifiable risks rather than rely on blanket prohibitions. Gist: Democratic governance requires a careful balance between law enforcement, civil liberties and public convenience. The constitutional test is not merely whether the state possesses regulatory powers, but whether their exercise is reasonable and proportionate.

2. Election Commission Limits Form 7 Applications — Protecting Electoral Roll Integrity