The court orally says organisers would face strict liability for any untoward incident at the proposed August 14 Mysuru event, as it hears their plea for permission.
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, August 11, orally told Hindu Jagarana Vedike that it would hold the organisers completely responsible for any untoward incident during the proposed Akhanda Bharatha Sankalpa Dina event in Mysuru on August 14, according to Bar & Bench.
LiveLaw reports that Hindu Jagrana Vedike and its convener approached the court seeking permission to conduct a torchlight march and stage a programme in Mysuru city on the occasion of Independence Day, despite opposition from the police.
The single judge bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj orally remarked that it would impose strict liability on the organisers. LiveLaw quotes the court as saying: "Insofar as Independence Day is concerned, it can't hurt anybody that is simple." The court also said: "Anything that happens, you will be responsible. You will not take defence any. No defence will be allowed. Strict liability." It asked for the names of the people who would be responsible.
According to the petition, as reported by Bar & Bench, the torchlight march is a secular and patriotic event intended to promote nationalism and commemorate historical events preceding Independence. Senior Counsel Aruna Shyam appeared for the petitioners, LiveLaw reports.
