#State Interference

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that religious prayers and rituals cannot be curtailed by state authorities absent tangible proof of a threat to public order, reinforcing that fundamental rights under Article 25 are not contingent on administrative discretion. This sets a critical precedent for minority religious groups facing unwarranted interference in places of worship, especially in rural and semi-urban districts.

The Bombay High Court has ruled that minority educational institutions under Article 30 may appoint qualified teachers without requiring a TET certificate, and rejection of appointments on procedural grounds-like failure to obtain prior permission or publish in a 'widely circulated' newspaper-is unlawful. This strengthens institutional autonomy and protects the right of minority-run schools to staff based on merit, not bureaucratic compliance.