Ashis Khamrai v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Permission for peaceful day-night sit-in demonstration protest; relocation from Nabanna Bus Terminus (Howrah) to Mandirtala Bus Stand; dharna limited to 100 supporters on 11-12 November 2024; stage capped at 12 ft x 15 ft; police security under Officer-in-Charge of concerned police station; noise pollution rules compliance; venue to be cleaned after demonstration; 5-Member Committee to meet Chief Secretary 4-5 P.M. on 12 November 2024 to submit deputation/demands; petitioner's undertaking to abide by conditions; petition disposed of, no costs. Parties: Ashis Khamrai v. The State of West Bengal & Ors. Advocates: Koustav Bagchi, Debayan Ghosh, Priti Kar (petitioner); Kishore Dutta (Advocate General), Amitesh Banerjee (Sr. Standing Counsel), Sirsanya Bandyopadhyay, Debangshu Dinda (State). Judge: Tirthankar Ghosh, J. Case: W.P.A. 26613 of 2024, dated 08.11.2024.
What did the court decide?
Permission granted to the petitioner and his associates to hold a peaceful demonstration/'Dharna' with not more than 100 supporters at Mandirtala Bus Stand on 11th and 12th November 2024, subject to the seven conditions forwarded by the State (stage limit 12 feet x 15 feet, no undue obstruction, police security under the concerned Officer-in-Charge, noise-pollution compliance, post-demonstration cleaning), together with liberty to constitute a 5-Member Committee at the end of the demonstration on 12th November 2024 to meet the Chief Secretary between 4 P.M. and 5 P.M. and submit their deputation and/or demands; no order as to costs.