Supreme Court Orders States to Free First-Time CJP Protesters Held by Police

The Supreme Court has directed state governments to release protesters detained in connection with the Chief Justice of Pakistan demonstrations, provided they have no prior criminal record. The court clarified that while police retain the authority to register FIRs against the detainees, no coercive action should be taken against them for the time being. The ruling draws a distinction between first-time offenders and those with existing criminal histories. The order aims to balance law enforcement powers with the protection of individuals exercising their right to protest.
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