By: MEHAL JAIN 2019-01-08 06:55:43.0 The Supreme Court bench of Justices L. Nageshwar Rao and S. K. Kaul on Tuesday issued notice to the state of West Bengal on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) appeal challenging the Calcutta High Court order restraining it from holding its proposed Rath Yatras in the State of West Bengal. The matter is now scheduled to be heard on January 15. BJP had planned three rath yatras from different parts of the State, with chariots travelling across the State's 42 parliamentary constituencies over one-and-a-half months. The impugned order had, however, overturned the single judge's permission to the party, and had sent the case back to the single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies. In doing so, the Division Bench had noted that the single judge had failed to consider over thirty intelligence reports indicating that the yatras were likely to affect communal peace in the State. The petition now claims that the restriction … [Read more...] about SC Issues Notice To WB Govt. on BJP’s Plea Against Denial Of Permission For Rath Yatra
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BJP’s Rath Yatra: SC Agrees To Hear Appeal Against Calcutta HC Verdict On Jan 8
By: Apoorva Mandhani 2019-01-03 09:44:07.0 The Supreme Court, on Thursday, agreed to hear on January 8 the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) appeal challenging the Calcutta High Court order restraining it from holding its proposed Rath Yatras in the State of West Bengal. BJP had planned three rath yatras from different parts of the State, with chariots travelling across the State's 42 parliamentary constituencies over one-and-a-half months. The impugned order had, however, overturned the single judge's permission to the party, and had sent the case back to the single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies. In doing so, the Division Bench had noted that the single judge had failed to consider over thirty intelligence reports indicating that the yatras were likely to affect communal peace in the State. The petition, filed by EC Agrawal, now claims that the restriction violates the party's fundamental rights under Articles 19(1)(d) and 21 of the Constitution of India, … [Read more...] about BJP’s Rath Yatra: SC Agrees To Hear Appeal Against Calcutta HC Verdict On Jan 8
Want To Organise Rath Yatra To “Save Democracy” But State Govt Showing Political Vendetta: BJP Moves SC [Read Petition]
Share Tweet Plus One Pin It Email Print By: Live Law December 24, 2018 6:38 pm Change Font Size The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court order restraining it from holding its proposed Rath Yatras in the State of West Bengal. BJP had planned three rath yatras from different parts of the State, with chariots travelling across the State’s 42 parliamentary constituencies over one-and-a-half months. The impugned order had, however, overturned the single judge’s permission to the party, and had sent the case back to the single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies. In doing so, the Division Bench had noted that the single judge had failed to consider over thirty intelligence reports indicating that the yatras were likely to affect communal peace in the State. The petition, filed by EC Agrawal, now claims that the restriction violates … [Read more...] about Want To Organise Rath Yatra To “Save Democracy” But State Govt Showing Political Vendetta: BJP Moves SC [Read Petition]
Calcutta HC DB Puts A Halt On BJP’s Rath Yathra, Setting Aside Single Bench Decision
Share Tweet Plus One Pin It Email Print By: Live Law December 21, 2018 4:11 pm Change Font Size The Calcutta High Court Friday quashed the single bench order that allowed BJP’s ‘Rath Yatra’ in West Bengal. The Division bench comprising Chief Justice Debasish Kargupta and Justice Shampa Sarkar send the case back to the single bench to consider intelligence inputs by state agencies. The two judges’ bench order came after hearing an appeal moved by the state government, challenging the Thursday order of the single bench. Yesterday, Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty had allowed the BJP’s ‘Rath Yatra’ programme in West Bengal, setting aside the state government’s refusal on apprehensions of communal unrest. Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty had directed the state BJP to inform the superintendents of police of the districts, in which the rallies shall enter, at least 12 hours ahead of schedule.The party was also directed to ensure … [Read more...] about Calcutta HC DB Puts A Halt On BJP’s Rath Yathra, Setting Aside Single Bench Decision
Calcutta HC Allows BJP’s Rath Yathra In West Bengal
Share Tweet Plus One Pin It Email Print By: Live Law December 20, 2018 6:42 pm Change Font Size The Calcutta High Court Thursday allowed the BJP’s ‘Rath Yatra’ programme in West Bengal, setting aside the state government’s refusal on apprehensions of communal unrest. Justice Tapabrata Chakraborty directed the state BJP to inform the superintendents of police of the districts, in which the rallies shall enter, at least 12 hours ahead of schedule. The party was also directed to ensure that the ‘Yatras’ are conducted abiding by the law and shall not impede normal movement of vehicular traffic. Justice Chakraborty said that the petitioner BJP will be vicariously responsible for any damage or loss of public property. He also directed that the police shall deploy adequate force to ensure that there is no breach of law and order. The party had planned three ‘Rath Yatras’ from different parts of the state. The chariots were … [Read more...] about Calcutta HC Allows BJP’s Rath Yathra In West Bengal