petition / procedural template

Quashing Petition for Peaceful Protest / Assembly FIR

Petition to quash penal charges lodged against citizens for exercising democratic rights to peaceful assembly.

This public draft is for civic rights literacy and procedural orientation. Have a qualified advocate review the facts, law, and filing requirements before use.

Template text

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT [INSERT BENCH]
PETITION UNDER SECTION 528 BNSS TO QUASH UNLAWFUL ASSEMBLY FIR

1. Peaceful demonstration without violence is a protected constitutional right under Articles 19(1)(a) and 19(1)(b) (Anita Thakur v. Govt. of J&K).
2. The police mechanically invoked Section 189/223 BNS without any evidence of force, obstruction, or criminal intent.

PRAYER:
Quash FIR No. [Insert No.] registered by [Insert Police Station] against peaceful demonstrators.

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