Goa Police book CJP activists for inciting communal hatred at unauthorized protest

Seven members of the CJP were held by the Goa Police on October 13, 2026, prompting a High Court challenge. The police alleged that the CJP had not obtained clearance for the protest, which they claimed was a past practice. An FIR was later filed by the police on October 18, 2026, for 'promoting enmity' and raising communal slogans.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Bombay High Court at Goa has the power to hear cases under the Bombay High Court Act, 1862.
02Section 172(2) of the Bombay Police Act, 1951 (BNSS) allows the police to detain individuals without a warrant in certain circumstances.
03The detention of seven CJP members was based on an October 9, 2026 District Magistrate (North Goa) order.
04The police relied on BNSS provisions to justify the detention of the protesters.
05The Bombay High Court has the jurisdiction to hear cases in Goa under the Bombay High Court Act, 1862.
06The detention of the protesters may not have been authorised in the absence of prohibitory orders under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Trap alerts

Most people think that the police can detain individuals without a warrant under any circumstances, but actually, it requires specific provisions under the BNSS or other laws.
Most people think that the Bombay High Court only has jurisdiction in civil cases, but actually, it has the power to hear cases under the Bombay High Court Act, 1862, including criminal cases.

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

When was an FIR filed by the Goa Police for 'promoting enmity' and raising communal slogans?

A.October 13, 2026
B.October 18, 2026
C.October 15, 2026
D.October 20, 2026

An FIR was filed by the Goa Police on October 18, 2026, for 'promoting enmity' and raising communal slogans. This incident was related to a protest organized by the CJP in Goa.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding CJP Protest in Goa: 1. The CJP protest in Goa was held on October 13, 2026. 2. The Goa Police filed an FIR for 'promoting enmity' on October 18, 2026. 3. The CJP protest in Goa was attended by more than 10,000 people. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
D.None

Statement 1 is correct because it is supported by fact 6. Statement 2 is correct because it is supported by fact 5. Statement 3 is incorrect because there is no information in the fact list to support it.

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