Karan, a 24-year-old from Jharkhand, was arrested after allegedly writing on the wall of Parliament Street Police Station during the Congress sit-in. Police identified him via CCTV and charged him under the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act; a law often overlooked. He was later granted bail. What’s more curious? Outside the Congress office, posters showed Rahul Gandhi as Batman; a nod to youth symbolism; likely placed by Akshay Lakra, Delhi Youth Congress chief. Why does this matter? Because it highlights how protest culture in India is evolving; not just through speeches or marches, but through street art, symbolism, and digital-age messaging. While graffiti may seem minor, in cities like Delhi, it carries legal weight and political consequence. For aspirants, this story is a reminder: governance isn’t just about policies; it’s also about public space, expression, and the thin line between dissent and disorder. Keep your eyes on how laws like the Defacement Act are applied; they might be more relevant to your GS paper than you think.