Society Talk

lawyer pov: The Week's 'just procedure' version is still the scary one

As a lawyer I find The Week's version more interesting than the Guardian's. Not because it's softer, but because it shows the mechanics. Venue removed from list, peace bond, custody request, sureties. Every step is legal.

That's exactly why it worries me a bit. When protest becomes a paperwork problem, it's very hard to challenge. Also the Delhi High Court declined to step in earlier. Am I overthinking?