CJI Surya Kant: Students' right to protest is non-negotiable
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Fundamental Rights and public order: a GS2 topic regarding judicial stance on student protests.
Why in news
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant asserted at Chanakya National Law University that the judiciary is committed to protecting students' right to peaceful protests while addressing concerns on collegium transparency.
Background
CJI Surya Kant interacted with students at Chanakya National Law University in Patna. The interaction covered police responses to protests and a proposal by Vice Chancellor Faizan Mustafa to compress law degrees into four years including court apprenticeship.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSurya Kant: Chief Justice of India
- FactProposed law degree duration: Four years including court apprenticeship
Prelims practice question
With reference to the interaction between CJI Surya Kant and students at Chanakya National Law University, consider the following statements:
- The interaction took place at Chanakya National Law University in Patna.
- The CJI stated that the right to peaceful protest for students is non-negotiable.
- The proposal discussed involves compressing law degrees into a five-year duration.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states the proposal is to compress law degrees into four years.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional balance between the right to peaceful protest by students and the maintenance of public order in educational institutions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight: Balancing fundamental rights of students against administrative requirements of public order
- Institutional transparency: Addressing student grievances regarding the opacity of the Collegium system
- Pedagogical reform: Evaluating the feasibility of compressed law degrees and integrated apprenticeships
Keywords: Fundamental Rights · Public Order · Judicial Activism · Collegium System · Right to Protest
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