#religious procession

Madras High Court ruled that a Peace Committee settlement resolving intra-community disputes over religious processions is legally binding, overriding police refusal based on speculative unrest. The court mandated the procession proceed under the Parish Priest's leadership with Tahsildar and DSP oversight, reinforcing constitutional protections for religious expression under Article 25.

Telangana High Court holds that denial of religious procession permission must follow due process, consider past incidents, and issue reasoned orders under Articles 19 and 25.

The Kerala High Court holds that state authorities have a constitutional duty to provide police protection to prevent law and order disruptions during religious processions, even when prohibited technologies are used.