Bombay High Court Quashes Mumbai Police Order, Upholds Right to Protest Babri Masjid Views
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The Bombay High Court quashed a Mumbai Police externment order against SDPI functionaries, upholding the right to express views on the Babri Masjid demolition.
Background
On July 29, 2026, Justice Madhav Jamdar of the Bombay High Court quashed an externment order banning two SDPI functionaries from Mumbai for one year. The court ruled that expressing views on the Babri Masjid demolition does not constitute an anti-national act.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionFreedom of speech and expression is a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(a).
- BodyHigh Courts have the power of judicial review to quash executive orders that violate fundamental rights.
- FactExternment orders are typically issued by police to prevent individuals from entering specific areas to maintain public order.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the balance between the state's power to maintain public order and the individual's fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional safeguards
- Reasonable restrictions
- Judicial oversight of executive actions
- Protection of minority views
Keywords: Judicial Review · Freedom of Speech · Public Order · Fundamental Rights · Proportionality
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