Kalkaji Temple Priest Challenges Delhi Police’s Prohibitory Order in Supreme Court
A priest from the renowned Kalkaji temple has approached the Supreme Court to contest a prohibitory order issued by the Delhi police that restricts gatherings of five or more individuals. This order, effective from September 30 to October 5, bans the carrying of firearms, banners, placards, lathis, and any form of public protests or dharnas in the national capital.
The petition was filed by Sunil, who serves as both the temple priest and secretary of the Manas Naman Sewa Society, which organizes the grand Ramlila performance at Satpula Ground in Chirag Delhi. He argues that this order could significantly impact attendance at the Ramlila festivities.
In his plea, submitted through advocate Prateek Chadha, Sunil emphasizes that the prohibitory order coincides with the religiously significant Navratri festival, commencing on October 3. The restrictions are likely to adversely affect celebrations in the areas covered by the order, which includes New Delhi, North Delhi, Central Delhi, and the border regions of the National Capital Territory.
The petition highlights that such prohibitions infringe on the rights of citizens, including those celebrating Navratri, under Articles 14, 19, 21, and 25 of the Constitution of India. Sunil contends that the order lacks justification for the urgent need to curtail civil liberties, arguing that such measures have become a means to control the daily lives of citizens.
Moreover, he asserts that the police’s order does not stem from any genuine emergency or unforeseen circumstances warranting a curfew, making the restrictions unjustifiable.
(With inputs from agency)
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