india ⚖️ Protest rights don't cover attacking courts, says Jharkhand HC
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the fundamental right to protest does not allow for disrupting court proceedings or assaulting judges. This observation came while disposing of a PIL related to a 2022 mob attack at the Latehar Civil Court. During the incident on October 10, 2022, over 500 people allegedly vandalized the premises and stopped judicial work. The court also mandated adequate security for all judicial officers across Jharkhand to prevent future incidents. The court disposed of the PIL but expects the investigation into the 2022 incident to conclude properly.