Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:01am on 20 Aug 2024,Tuesday India
The Supreme Court has directed the West Bengal government not to use state power against peaceful protesters demonstrating over the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud stated that the state's power should not be "unleashed on protesters", including doctors and civil society members. The court's directive aims to protect the rights of peaceful protesters and ensure a fair investigation into the crime. The case is being closely monitored by the Supreme Court, which has outlined parameters for its intervention to ensure justice is served.
