Former SC judge Madan Lokur on Delhi protests, restrictions, right to dissent & "courts' inaction"

Delhi has witnessed protests over allegations of “vote chori”, police action against demonstrators, preventive detentions and restrictions affecting commuters. These developments have raised questions about the right to dissent—and the Supreme Court’s response. In a conversation with ThePrint's Ruchi Bhattar, former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur questions why courts have not taken stronger action regarding restrictions on peaceful protest. He discusses the right to dissent, the use of suo motu powers, delays in cases involving fundamental rights, and what he sees as inconsistent standards in handling protests. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exclusive content, special privileges & more – Subscribe to ThePrint for Special benefits: https://tinyurl.com/4ymm9wh5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with ThePrint » Subscribe to ThePrint: https://tinyurl.com/4ymm9wh5 » Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/3nCMpht » Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprintindia » Tweet us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theprintindia » Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprintindia » Find us on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/theprint » Subscribe to ThePrint on Telegram: https://t.me/ThePrintIndia » Find us on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2NMVlnB » Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3pEOta8