Updated Feb 13, 2021 | 11:30 IST
SC reiterated that “right to protest cannot be anytime and everywhere. There may be some spontaneous protests but in case of prolonged dissent or protest, there cannot be continued occupation of public place. Representational Image | Photo Credit: PTI
An attempt to revive the Shaheenbagh protests, which ended after forced eviction of agitators by the police a year ago citing the spread of Covid, failed with the Supreme Court dismissing a review petition against the October 7, 2020 judgment which clearly held that no person or group of persons can block public places or carriageways to demonstrate or express dissent, authorities should remove such blockade and that protests can only be allowed at designated places.