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Fundamental rights vs public order: a GS2 case study on the proportionality of state restrictions.
The Supreme Court addressed the 'shutting down' of the national capital, including the closure of 57 metro stations, ahead of planned protests for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
On October 9, 2026, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard arguments regarding the closure of 57 metro stations and heavy barricading in the capital. The court noted a document appearing to impose a blanket ban on common transport and essential facilities.
Who is the Chief Election Commissioner whose resignation was the subject of the protests?
Answer: (a) Gyanesh Kumar — The note identifies Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner whose resignation was the subject of the protests.
Q. Discuss the constitutional balance between the fundamental right to peaceful protest and the state's obligation to ensure the free movement of the general public.
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Keywords: Fundamental Rights · Right to Association · Proportionality · Public Order · Freedom of Movement · Judicial Review
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