HC refuses to interfere in plea against hartal

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Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsThe High Court on Friday refused to interfere with a petition seeking to ban the hartal called by the LDF on Saturday protesting against the diesel price hike. A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice A M Shaffique passed the order while considering a petition filed by A E Mathew of Kozhikode. The petitioner submitted that the political protest in the form of hartal is nothing other than the bandh which is banned by the court.“The state is unable to prevent violent activities on hartal days and ensure safety to the citizens who want to pursue lawful activities. The publicity through media promotes hartal. If the court can restric it that would put an end to this evil practice,” the petitioner said.first published:September 15, 2012, 11:12 ISTlast updated:September 15, 2012, 11:12 IST
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The High Court on Friday refused to interfere with a petition seeking to ban the hartal called by the LDF on Saturday protesting against the diesel price hike.

A Division Bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice A M Shaffique passed the order while considering a petition filed by A E Mathew of Kozhikode. The petitioner submitted that the political protest in the form of hartal is nothing other than the bandh which is banned by the court.

“The state is unable to prevent violent activities on hartal days and ensure safety to the citizens who want to pursue lawful activities. The publicity through media promotes hartal. If the court can restric it that would put an end to this evil practice,” the petitioner said.