In a significant legal development, the Karnataka High Court has granted permission to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to conduct its proposed route march in Chittapur, Kalaburagi district, on November 2nd. This decision comes as a relief to the right-wing organization after initial resistance from local authorities.
Court Overturns Police Restrictions
The bench, comprising Justice M. Nagaprasanna, delivered the verdict allowing the RSS to proceed with their planned march. The court's intervention became necessary after local police authorities had initially denied permission for the event, citing potential law and order concerns.
Justice Nagaprasanna emphasized that the right to assemble and conduct peaceful marches is constitutionally protected, provided organizers adhere to necessary conditions and maintain public order throughout the event.
Conditions Imposed for Peaceful Conduct
The court has laid down specific guidelines to ensure the march proceeds without incident:
- The RSS must ensure the march remains peaceful and doesn't disrupt public life
- Organizers are responsible for maintaining discipline among participants
- No provocative slogans or actions that could incite violence will be tolerated
- The event must conclude within the stipulated time frame
Background of the Legal Battle
The RSS had approached the High Court after facing resistance from Chittapur police who had refused to grant permission for the route march. The organization argued that they had conducted similar marches peacefully in the past and that the denial of permission violated their fundamental rights.
The court's decision underscores the delicate balance between maintaining public order and protecting constitutional rights to assembly and expression.
Local Impact and Security Arrangements
Local authorities in Kalaburagi district are now preparing security arrangements for the November 2nd event. Police officials have indicated that adequate personnel will be deployed along the march route to ensure no untoward incidents occur.
The Chittapur march is expected to see participation from RSS volunteers across the region, making it one of the significant right-wing gatherings in North Karnataka this year.
