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HC Summons CPI(M) Leaders in Contempt Case Over Road Blockade
Quick summary:
- The Kerala High Court has summoned four CPI(M) leaders from Kannur-M.V. Jayarajan, E.P. Jayarajan, P. Jayarajan,and K.V. Sumesh (MLA)-alongside the Station House Officer and District Police Chief of Kannur to appear in court on October 6 in connection with a contempt of court case.
- The case pertains to a protest held on February 25 in Kannur, during wich demonstrators occupied the Kargil Yogasala four-lane highway near the Head Post Office by setting up chairs and a pandal on the road. This blockade disrupted traffic flow and necessitated diversions.
- Petitioner N. Prakash of Ernakulam claimed that authorities were passive observers during this disruption and failed to intervene.
- A Division Bench consisting of Justice Anil K. Narendran and muralee Krishna S., after assessing initial arguments, deemed there was sufficient ground for issuing contempt notice against the respondents.
Indian Opinion Analysis:
The issuance of summons by Kerala’s High Court underscores its stern stance against disruptions caused by public protests that interfere with free movement on roads-a frequent concern across India’s urban centers. Balancing citizens’ right to peaceful assembly with maintaining public order is critical for governance in a democracy like India where agitations are common tools for collective expression or dissent.
This judicial intervention could serve as precedent-setting action emphasizing accountability not only for organizers but also law enforcement officials who neglect their duties during such events. Ensuring proper enforcement mechanisms at these junctures may deter misuse of crucial infrastructure like highways while safeguarding lawful protests conducted without public inconvenience.
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