Allahabad High Court Takes Stand: Contempt Notices for Bareilly Officials Over Prayer Obstruction
The Allahabad High Court issued contempt notices to Bareilly's DM and SSP for obstructing individuals from offering namaz on private property, despite a prior court ruling. The court found the officials ignored its directive, highlighting the right to private prayer without government permission unless it affects public spaces.
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The Allahabad High Court has taken a decisive stance by issuing contempt notices to the district magistrate and SSP of Bareilly. This action follows allegations that these officials obstructed individuals, including the petitioner Tarik Khan, from offering namaz on private property.
A bench of Justices Atul Sreedharan and Siddhartha Nandan highlighted the violation of a previous court order from January 27, which upheld the right to conduct prayers privately without state interference. This controversy underscores ongoing tensions regarding religious practices and legal boundaries in India.
Despite petition submissions and previous court approvals, the respondents delayed granting permission for prayer gatherings. The court's response aims to address this neglect, reinforcing the legal framework supporting private religious activities.
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