Madras HC: Separate SOP Needed For Religious Events

The Madras High Court, while hearing a plea on regulating political rallies, observed that political and religious events require distinct SOPs due to their differing constitutional and social implications. The Court noted the need to balance free speech, religious freedom, and public order concerns, stressing that a single uniform SOP may not effectively address both categories. It urged the State to create clearer and more calibrated regulatory frameworks to manage crowds, traffic, noise, and safety risks. This observation influences future policymaking on event regulation.