Supreme Court Says Agitation Alone Doesn’t Justify Lathicharge: Can Victims Then Get Compensation?
Last Updated:July 27, 2026, 2:27 pm IST In India, courts can award what is called public law compensation when police action during a protest becomes excessive, arbitrary, or violates fundamental rights. Protestors at Jantar Mantar (File image: PTI) The Supreme Court’s recent observations on police action during student protests have brought the spotlight on a…