In a big legal setback to the Congress-led Karnataka government, the High Court Bench at Dharwad on Tuesday granted an interim stay on a contentious government order. The order required official prior permission for organizing any event, including public meetings and foot marches, at state-owned and public places.

The order was passed by the bench led by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, following a writ petition moved by an NGO, Punaschetana Seva Samsthe, against the constitutional validity of the order.

Order Considered 'Unconstitutional' by Petitioner

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The petition directly confronted the government's order, holding that the order—which labels as illegal any group of more than 10 people without permission—was a violation of fundamental rights.

Petitioner's

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