Karnataka High Court Stays Order Banning RSS Marches and Public Gatherings

The Karnataka High Court stayed the state government’s prohibition on RSS marches and other unauthorized gatherings in public spaces. The order was challenged as an infringement on the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. The bench observed that while maintaining law and order is a legitimate state interest, imposing a blanket ban on all public assemblies is unconstitutional. It directed the state to adopt a case-by-case approach and ensure security arrangements instead of curbing fundamental rights through excessive restrictions.