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Delhi High Court Rejects Plea to Review Parliament Security Framework
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Centre to review Parliament’s existing security framework. A bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya said Parliament’s safety and…
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The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Centre to review Parliament’s existing security framework. A bench led by Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya said Parliament’s safety and security fall within the government’s jurisdiction, not the court’s.
Public policy lawyer Raj Singh argued that the issue had gained importance because of the increasing frequency of large public gatherings and demonstrations targeting Parliament. The court said such matters should be left to the government and Parliament, while courts should decide disputes. It declined to entertain the plea.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that courts should routinely redesign Parliament’s security confuse oversight with administration. The opposite claim, that security concerns can be dismissed as political theatre, is also too easy. The government must explain its framework and review it when risks change, while Parliament must scrutinise those decisions. The useful test is whether the Centre can publish a clear account of who is responsible for security and how often the system is reviewed.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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