The Allahabad High Court verdict allowing prayers on private land without prior police permission has come as a shot in the arm for minorities bodies in the State. Both Christian and Muslim bodies have hailed the verdict, calling it a “light at the end of a tunnel” and “a warning against arbitrary police action”. Welcoming the verdict, Mr. Dayal called upon the authorities to paste the verdict at police stations across the State. The Constitution guarantees citizens the right to worship, and this right can neither be suspended nor taken away arbitrarily by the State,” Mr. Madani said. “People must be allowed to perform their religious obligations without fear or interference,” Mr. Madani said.

Source: The Hindu February 04, 2026 18:29 UTC