New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday verbally observed that the best way to address unrest during student protests is to listen to the concerns of young demonstrators, and that the authorities should tread carefully while acting on acts of violence in a democratic march or agitation.

A bench of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana made the observations while hearing a plea seeking action against the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over its alleged role in the recent violence during protests in Delhi and other parts of the country, including incidents of stone-pelting.

"In a democracy, during such peaceful marches, forces also should exercise restraint. Authorities need to trea...