Right to organize a rallies subject to restrictions ensuring peace, public convenience, and compliance with noise pollution rules.

Calcutta High Court Permits Political Rally with Strict Conditions to Maintain Public Order Rally Approved with Limitations on Participants and Emphasis on Peace and Noise Compliance

In a recent judgment delivered by Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya of the Calcutta High Court, the court has granted conditional permission for a political rally organized by a political party. The rally is scheduled for November 24, 2025, and will proceed through Mandir Bazar, culminating at Jagadishpur Gosta Tala Math (Mela Ground). The decision comes after the petitioner, Nabendu Sundar Naskar, sought judicial intervention due to a lack of formal permission from the local authorities despite having submitted a representation to the Superintendent of Police, Sundarban Police District.

The court's approval is contingent upon strict adherence to conditions aimed at ensuring public convenience and safety. The number of participants is capped at seven thousand to prevent overcrowding and potential disturbance in the congested areas along the proposed route. The rally must be conducted peacefully, without causing undue obstruction to the public or breaching noise pollution regulations.

The court emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and public order, directing the police and district administration to ensure adequate security measures. The Inspector-in-Charge of Mandir Bazar Police Station is tasked with overseeing these arrangements, ensuring the safety of both participants and dignitaries attending the event.

This ruling aligns with previous decisions by the court in similar cases, where the balance between exercising the right to assemble peaceably and maintaining public order was highlighted. The judgment underscores the court's role in facilitating democratic rights while mandating compliance with legal and environmental standards.

Bottom Line:

Right to organize a rally and meeting subject to restrictions ensuring peace, public convenience, and compliance with noise pollution rules.

Statutory provision(s): Constitution of India - Right to Assemble Peaceably

Nabendu Sundar Naskar v. State of West Bengal, (Calcutta) : Law Finder Doc Id # 2811782