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No restriction on using residential house for religious prayers: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court has observed that there are no restrictions on using a residential house for religious prayers. The court said this while dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by some residents of HBR Layout Bengaluru alleging that a residential property was being used for prayer.
The Karnataka High Court on Saturday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by some residents of HBR Layout, Bengaluru. The petition alleged that a residential property was being used for prayer.
A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B. Varale and Justice MGS Kamal recently dismissed the PIL, saying that despite our repeated requests, the council was unable to show any such prohibition, or prevention in the rules of law, which would harm any occupant. Prevents the use of residential accommodation for prayer. The copy of the judgment has not yet been issued by the court.
Sam P Philip, Krishna SK, Jagaison TP, and five others from HBR Layout had approached the court against the Housing and Urban Development Department, BBMP, and Masjid E-Ashrafit over the issue. Later his petition was converted into a public interest litigation. It was argued that a residential area was being used as a prayer hall, causing disturbance to the neighbors.
