#Right to Peaceful Assembly

Andhra Pradesh High Court rules that administrative classifications of land cannot supersede the constitutional right to peaceful assembly, directing authorities to consider alternative venues for public meetings. The judgment reinforces that fundamental rights under Article 19(1)(b) prevail over arbitrary municipal restrictions, setting a precedent against administrative arbitrariness in public gathering permissions.

Madras High Court quashes a police order rejecting permission for a political conference, ruling that arbitrary denial without affording a hearing or providing reasoned grounds infringes the fundamental right to peaceful assembly. The court emphasizes that public order concerns must be addressed through mitigation measures, not outright prohibition, setting a precedent for procedural fairness in police discretion.