Faith vs Law and Order: Patna HC Rejects 300-Devotee Mahabiri Julus Plea

The Patna High Court has delivered a significant verdict on religious processions, holding that constitutional protection for religious practices cannot come at the cost of public order and social harmony. The court rejected a plea seeking permission for 300 devotees to participate in the traditional Mahabiri Julus procession in Bihar’s Siwan district.