Madras High Court Refuses Blanket Ban On Protests Against Judicial Rulings

The <b>Madras High Court</b> has refused to issue a blanket order restricting protests against court rulings, stating that authorities must evaluate applications on a case-by-case basis.<br><br>The bench emphasized that a generalized restriction would go too far in curtailing rights, noting that requests for meetings, marches, or demonstrations relating to judicial matters require individual administrative assessment rather than wholesale bans.<br><br>This balanced ruling ensures freedom of assembly while maintaining the authority of local officials to review permissions.