Emerson 27 July 2025

Peaceful protest / hunger strike

Hello, Do we need to get permission from the police for a peaceful protest or hunger strike (Solo) in vasant vihar area? If yes what is the procedure? Thanks in advance

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This discussion clarifies whether permission is needed from the police for a solo peaceful protest or hunger strike in the Vasant Vihar area. While the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, reasonable restrictions apply for public order. Therefore, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or permission from the local Vasant Vihar police station is generally required.

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 27 July 2025

Even for peaceful protests and hunger strikes in Vasant Vihar, Delhi, police permission is generally required. While citizens have a fundamental right to assemble and protest peacefully under Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, this right is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order. Therefore, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or permission from the local police station is necessary.

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