Karnataka HC Halts State Govt Order Restricting RSS Events, Cites Constitutional Rights

Last Updated:October 28, 2025, 12:46 IST

The order was passed by a bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, which also issued notices to the state government, the Home Department

File photo of the Karnataka High Court.

In a big setback for the Karnataka government, the High Court has issued an interim stay on its order imposing restrictions on the activities of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

The order was passed by a bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, which also issued notices to the state government, the Home Department, and the Hubballi Police Commissioner.

The RSS had challenged the state government’s order dated October 18, 2025, which declared any gathering of more than ten people without prior permission a criminal offence. The order also placed restrictions on the use of roads, parks, playgrounds, and lakes for such gatherings, citing provisions under the Police Act.

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