Tripathy, Samparna and Sufiyan, Sheikh Mohammad creator text Economic & Political Weekly monographic eng

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61(25), Jun 20, 2026: p.16-19 The systematic constitutional erosion of the right to protest in India, needs closer examination, as Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) are being undermined through legislative overreach, judicial innovation beyond constitutional bounds, and administrative arbitrariness. Using analysis of key cases and legislation, the authors demonstrate how the constitutional framework for protests is being subverted, requiring urgent interventions for restoring democratic space. – Reproduced https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/25/commentary/dissent-under-siege.html Economic & Political Weekly 260713