Jubi Saha and Anr. v. State of West Bengal and Ors.
Case brief
What is this about?
West Bengal writ (WPA No. 2790 of 2026, decided 05.02.2026, Suvra Ghosh, J.): permission sought 01.02.2026 for rally and deputation from Berachapa Chandraketu Garh to BDO Office; refused by police authority about 11.20 pm on 04.02.2026. State grounds: vague/incomplete application, ongoing SIR hearing at BDO Office, school 100/150 meters away during Madhyamik examination. Petitioners offered 500-meter distance from school. Disposed of with liberty to file fresh comprehensive application, 72-hour police response direction, and consensus expectation between parties; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with liberty to submit a comprehensive application to the police authority (which must respond within seventy-two hours of receipt), parties expected to reach a consensus on the rally and demonstration; no order as to costs; no affidavit invited, so allegations deemed not admitted.