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Guj HC allows 'peaceful procession' on Eid-e-Milad

Observing that taking out peaceful procession is a fundamental right, Gujarat High Court today ordered district administration of Tapi to allow religious procession on Eid-e-Milad tomorrow in Vyara town, notwithstanding objection from members of another community. Ahmedabad: Observing that taking out peaceful procession is a fundamental right, Gujarat High Court today ordered district administration of Tapi to allow religious procession on Eid-e-Milad tomorrow in Vyara town, notwithstanding objection from members of another community. The court held that every citizen has a fundamental right guaranteed by Article 19 of the Constitution to participate in a procession peacefully and without arms. The petitioner had submitted an application to the District Superintendent of Police on 18 December, seeking permission, but it was denied, on the ground that members of another community had taken objection.

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Taking out peaceful procession is fundamental right: Gujarat HC – India TV

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Ahmedabad: Observing that taking out peaceful procession is a fundamental right, Gujarat High Court yesterday ordered district administration of Tapi to allow religious procession on Eid-e-Milad today in Vyara town, notwithstanding objection from members of another community. Justice A J Desai was hearing the petition filed by Madresa Madintul Ulum Ehle Sunnat Val Jamaat.The court held that every citizen has …

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