Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar has filed a writ petition in the Calcutta High Court, alleging repeated “illegal and arbitrary detentions” by West Bengal authorities and seeking judicial protection against violations of his constitutional rights.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted legal proceedings against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress leaders for a 2022 protest, casting doubt on the legality of political protests. Justice Prashant Kumar posed an interesting question about the fairness of similar protests by regular citizens. This case has significant implications for the future of political protests and constitutional rights in India.
