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Article 226 | State Must Consider Religious Festival Representation Without Arbitrary Delay : AP HC Directs Mandamus for Timely Permission
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|Andhra Pradesh High Court

Article 226 | State Must Consider Religious Festival Representation Without Arbitrary Delay : AP HC Directs Mandamus for Timely Permission

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that state authorities must consider representations for religious festival permissions without undue delay, balancing public order with constitutional rights under Articles 14, 21, and 25. The court directed police to grant permission with necessary safeguards, reinforcing the duty to avoid arbitrary denial of religious freedoms.