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Police actions on protesters violate India’s core international legal obligations: UN human rights experts

Reported by The Hindu 20 Oct 2026, 10:02 pm IST 1 min read

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‘Any restrictions on peaceful assembly must be legal, pursue a legitimate aim, and be necessary and proportionate,’ says a joint statement by a group of globally recognised rapporteurs, issued by the UN Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner

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Section: India
Topics: Crime & safety
First reported by: The Hindu
Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 10:02 pm IST
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