Parliament Monsoon Session Live: Pralhad Joshi to Speak for the First Time as Education Minister Today; Anti-Paper Leak Bill Introduced

Supreme Court has said that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, that the mere existence of an agitation cannot justify alleged police excesses against demonstrators. A bench led by CJI Surya Kant also indicated that there is a need for a uniform protocol across the country to facilitate peaceful protests and enabling authorities to act against anti-social elements. “Right to peaceful protests is in the Constitution. Right to peaceful protest is absolutely guaranteed. That cannot be denied. Merely because there is agitation cannot justify police excess,” the CJI observed. The court, however, also expressed concern over allegations of attacks on police personnel during protests. When a lawyer referred to incidents involving injuries to police personnel and attacks on their families by an unruly mob, Justice Joymalya Bagchi said, “Injury to police is of equal concern. We may call upon the State to respond why adequate safeguards were not provided…” The CJI added that there should be a protocol governing peaceful protests across the country. “There should be a protocol when someone wants to agitate peacefully. Proper space for that. There is no impediment in that regard. But if there is any anti-social element that can be dealt with,” the CJI said. The court further observed that the issue required an all-India approach and spoke of evolving mandatory guidelines to ensure uniformity. “It’s a question of all India… this uniformity in protocol is also… Self-discipline is integral to the entire process,” the CJI observed. The matter has been listed for further hearing on Tuesday.

The Former Union Education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan has reportedly left the Parliament's monsoon session being held today, July 27, 2026. 

VIDEO | Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP MP Dharmendra Pradhan leaves from Parliament.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 27, 2026

It is one of the gravest assaults on Democracy in our history. Never before have students been beaten, dragged, and treated like criminals for raising their voices.

Home Minister Amit Shah must be held accountable!

In Bihar, reports indicate use of AK-47 against students.… pic.twitter.com/yDlkpfzU0I

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 27, 2026

1. Bansuri Swaraj and Tejasvi Surya (BJP)
2. Sharmila Sarkar and Mitali Bagh (TMC)
3. Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu (TDP)
4. Dr. Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena) 
5. Sunil Tatkare (NCP)
6. Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal)
7. Arun Bharti (LJP Ram Vilas) 

Pralhad Joshi took charge as the Union Education Minister of India following the resignation of the earlier minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He is also the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution & New and Renewable Energy, GOl. President ISA and a Member of Parliament for the Dharwad constituency.

The bill aims to impose stricter penalties on defaulters such as those who involve in public exam malpractices and paper leaks. A fine of up to Rs. 10 crore may be imposed, along with up to 10 years of imprisonment.