Right to Practice Religion Subject to Reasonable Restrictions in Interest of Public Order: Patna HC

Right to practice religion subject to reasonable restrictions in interest of public order: Patna HC

The Bench made the remarks while dismissing a plea seeking permission for 300 devotees to take part in an annual religious procession in Bihar's Siwan, where attendance has been restricted to maintain law and order

Patna High Court denies 300-devotee procession, says public order above religion

The Patna High Court dismissed a plea to allow 300 devotees in a Siwan religious procession. It said religious freedom includes processions but remains subject to public order and societal norms.

Right to practice religion subject to public order restrictions: Patna HC

Patna: The right to profess and practice religion is not absolute and is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order and societal norms, the Patna High Court has said. It made the remarks while dismissing a plea seeking permission for 300 devotees to take part in an annual religious procession in Bihar’s Siwan, where attendance has been restricted to maintain law and order. The petitioner sought the court’s direction to th…

Religion not above ‘public order’: Patna High Court denies plea for 300-devotee procession

The Patna High Court said religious processions are protected but subject to public order and reasonable restrictions, dismissing a plea over limits on the number of people permitted to attend the Mahabiri Julus.

Religious freedom subject to public order, societal norms: Patna HC

Patna High Court says religious freedom can’t override public order; state may restrict processions for health, safety and tranquility, citing past unrest.

‘Public order comes first’: Patna HC on religious processions

The Patna High Court has ruled that the right to profess and practise religion is subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of public order, morality and health.