Banning RSS Unconstitutional, Says Ex-SC Judge Hegde 2025

Former Supreme Court judge Santosh Hegde says banning the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh would be unconstitutional, citing Article 19 and freedom of association. He argues governments must punish unlawful acts by individuals, not proscribe organisations without due process or clear evidence. Hegde adds the debate is political and legal, urging restraint, rule-of-law safeguards, and constitutional scrutiny before any coercive action nationwide.