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On October 16, the same single judge bench had allowed a batch of petitions filed by local and State-level RSS members seeking permission for route march and public meetings
The Madras High Court on Wednesday, in contempt petitions filed for failure to grant permission to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) route marches at various places across Tamil Nadu, issued statutory notices to Home Secretary P. Amudha, Director General of Police (DGP) Shankar Jiwal, and other officers, returnable by four weeks.
The bench of Justice G Jayachandran was informed by the senior counsel G. Rajagopal representing the RSS office-bearers that despite the court's earlier order directing the police to grant permission for the route marches, no such permission was granted.
Though Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) R. Muniyapparaj submitted that against the high court's order, appeals have been filed and they are expected to listed before the Supreme Court on November 3, court refused to allow his request for some more time to seek instructions from state officials on the issue and went on to issue to notices.
In its order dated October 16, 2023, the same single judge bench had criticized the Tamil Nadu government for its decision to deny the permission for RSS route marches.
Court had pointed ourt that the reasons provided by the state government for denial included the presence of mosques, churches, and a regional office of the DMK along some proposed routes, as well as potential traffic congestion on narrow roads.
Court had deemed these grounds insufficient for refusal, stating that they did not align with the principles of secularism and democratic governance.
The court had consequently allowed a batch of petitions filed by local and State-level RSS members seeking permission for the route march and public meetings. It had directed both the state authorities and participants to ensure that the events are conducted peacefully.
Case Title: MR.S.Raja Desingu v P.Amutha IAS
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