Civil Rights & Protest

Module 7 · What citizens must know about their rights and how to exercise them.

Fundamental Rights Criminal Procedure Police Powers

Topics

Peaceful Protest Rights — Constitutional foundation, Supreme Court rulings, practical guidance for participants and organizers, legal provisions, police powers
What to Do During a Protest — First aid, organization, communication, legal remedies after arrest, dealing with police action

Note: This module connects to the Constitution module (Articles 19–22) but focuses on the practical application of rights in real-world situations. Read the Constitution module first for the theoretical foundation, then return here for how it works on the ground.

Resources

Books:

D.D. Basu, Introduction to the Constitution of India (LexisNexis)
M.P. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law (LexisNexis)

Official Portals:

Constitution of India (Official) — india.gov.in
Indian Kanoon (Free Case Law) — indiankanoon.org
Janaagraha, My City My Responsibility: A Handbook for Active Citizenship (2023) — Read Online · Download PDF · Guide on engaging with local government, ward committees, and citizen participation