Delhi Protest Zones Controversy 2026 🇮🇳 | Article 19(1)(b) Fundamental Right | Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. The recent legal and political debates over designated demonstration zones in Delhi primarily concern which fundamental right?

✅ Correct Answer: Right to assemble peacefully and without arms under Article 19(1)(b) of the Indian Constitution.

In October 2026, the decision to remove Jantar Mantar from the list of designated protest sites and designate alternative venues in Delhi sparked debate over citizens’ constitutional right to peaceful protest.

📌 Important facts for competitive exams:
• Article 19(1)(b): Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
• Article 19(1)(a): Freedom of speech and expression.
• Article 19(3): Permits reasonable restrictions on peaceful assembly in the interests of public order and India’s sovereignty and integrity.

The key constitutional issue is how authorities can regulate demonstrations while protecting fundamental rights.

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