SC Judge Questions Criminalisation of Ordinary Acts, Peaceful Dissent
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Polity
Why in news
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized the growing criminalisation of ordinary activities and peaceful dissent in India. He questioned delayed judicial relief and restrictive bail conditions, highlighting that no law prohibits eating chicken over the Ganga.
Background
The remarks were made in a dissenting opinion in a case involving arrests and bail conditions. The judge expressed concern over the misuse of criminal law to suppress dissent.
Key facts
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan criticized criminalisation of ordinary activities and peaceful dissent.
He questioned delayed judicial relief and restrictive bail conditions.
He stated that no law prohibits eating chicken over the Ganga.
The remarks were part of a dissenting opinion in a Supreme Court case.
He highlighted the need to protect fundamental rights and freedom of expression.
Mains angles
- GS2 Polity: Discuss the role of judiciary in protecting fundamental rights and preventing misuse of criminal law.
- GS2 Polity: Critically examine the trend of criminalisation of dissent and its impact on democracy.
- GS2 Polity: Analyze the balance between public order and individual liberty in the context of bail conditions.