The court was hearing a petition alleging that State authorities were preventing Muslims from attending prayers at a mosque during the ongoing Ramzan. However, the court noted that the petitioner had failed to submit photographs of the mosque. The State also conceded that permission had been granted for only 20 worshippers due to a “perceived law and order situation”. The court rejected the contention, saying State officials should resign if they could not uphold law and order. The court posted the matter for the next hearing on March 16.

Source: Indian Express March 14, 2026 15:31 UTC