Allahabad High Court Orders Protection for Man Facing Bulldozer Threats Over Namaz on Private Property

The Allahabad High Court ordered 24/7 armed security for a man allegedly threatened with property demolition for offering namaz on his private premises.

The Bench warned that any violence against the individual or his property would be prima facie attributed to the State.

The Court noted allegations that police forced the man to sign blank documents under duress. This follows a January ruling clarifying that no State permission is required for religious prayers within private property under Article 25 of the Constitution.

The District Magistrate and SSP of Bareilly are ordered to appear personally on March 23. 

[Tarik Khan v. State of UP & Ors.]