Sankar Prosad Chowdhury and Anr. v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
Rath Mela Malda stopped for want of land owner/venue owner NOC; permission dated 2nd July, 2026 deemed cancelled; SDO Malda Sadar directed to stop Mela and dismantle stalls; Rathyatra permitted as petitioners did not object; private respondents ex parte despite service dated 16th July, 2026; Rath Samskar Committee; civil suit OC No.81/84 dismissed; WPA 15898 of 2026; Amrita Sinha, J.; High Court at Calcutta, 17.07.2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the Sub-Divisional Officer, Malda Sadar, Malda to stop the Rath Mela if already started and ensure the Mela is not conducted at the subject premises; Rathyatra permitted since petitioners do not object; Mela stalls to be immediately dismantled and removed; service notice dated 16th July, 2026 and orders dated 12th June, 2026 and 15th July, 2026 retained with the records.