“Vested Interests Use Fear, That Is Fascism; People Must Live Without Fear In A Democracy": Kerala HC Orally Remarks In Unauthorised Banner Case

The Kerala High Court ruled that unauthorized political banners, citing vested interests and fascist leanings, must be removed as they violate public order and the freedom of expression laws. The Court emphasized that banners not sanctioned by authorities, especially those that may incite division or conflict, could lead to public unrest and undermine the social fabric.