Bombay High Court permits Manoj Jarange Patil's peaceful Maratha protest
India
The Bombay High Court says peaceful protests are a basic democratic right, even if they are about hot topics like Maratha reservation.
Activist Manoj Jarange Patil's protest can go on, as long as it stays within legal boundaries.
The court also nudged the Maharashtra government to talk things out with protesters and keep law and order in check.
Manoj Jarange Patil's hunger strike continues
Worried about protests causing chaos? The court dismissed those concerns for now, saying there is no real evidence of disruption this time.
Meanwhile, Jarange has been on an indefinite hunger strike, demanding Maratha reservation under OBC using Kunbi certificates.
The court asked the state to watch over his health and reminded everyone that protests must stay lawful.