iajlIAJLIAJL2709-9490https://doi.org/10.47310/iajl.2021.v02i01.004Scrutinizing The Existence of Right to Dissent in Democratic Countries with Special Reference to IndiaSarveshKumarShahiThe right to disagree, the right to dissent and the right to take another point of view are inherent rights of each and every citizen of the country. Public protests are the hallmark of a free, democratic society, whose logic demands that the voice of the people should be heard by those in power and decisions be reached after proper discussion and consultation. But recently (2015-2021), we have seen worries among the people who fight for their cause peacefully and protest against arbitrary actions of person in authority. This paper discusses about the constitutional guarantee of “right to dissent” with the help of judicial interpretation of various provisions. Also, it mentions the basic theories highlighting the democratic structure of India and where it stands in current scenario. The researcher, in this paper adopts the comparative method of research which helps him in reviewing and comparing the status of right to dissent in India with various other developing countries and their judicial take on it. Finally, the paper suggests methods of protecting this democratic right to dissent mentioning the limitations of governmental powers to curtail it.