Kerala High Court initiates suo motu contempt action over hartal by Dalit, Adivasi groups

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The court had, in multiple judgments, earlier held that loss or damage to members of the public and to the government during hartals and strikes would be deemed as illegal and unconstitutional.

The court had, in multiple judgments, earlier held that loss or damage to members of the public and to the government during hartals and strikes would be deemed as illegal and unconstitutional. | Photo Credit: R.K. Nithin

The Kerala High Court has initiated suo motu contempt of court action on Tuesday’s (April 28, 2026) hartal called by Dalit and Adivasi organisation and directed the DGP to submit a report by the same day evening on the alleged violent incidents and traffic hold-ups in different districts.

The court has also issued notice to those who gave a call for the hartal.

Published - April 28, 2026 04:15 pm IST

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