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Detained on Arrival: Section 172 BNSS and Power to Halt Protests

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  • On October 10, 2026, a planned protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar faced significant disruption as participants were detained before reaching the venue.
  • Reports indicate that individuals traveling to Delhi for the protest were stopped at railway platforms across several States.
  • The detentions raise questions about the application of Section 172 of the BNSS and its implications for the right to protest.
  • This incident could set a precedent for how authorities manage public demonstrations in the future.

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