No Prior Permission Required for Prayer Meetings Inside Homes: Chhattisgarh High Court

The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that no law prevents individuals from holding religious prayer meetings within their private residences.

Justice Naresh Kumar Chandravanshi quashed police notices that had directed residents in Janjgir-Champa to stop organizing Christian prayer meetings in their home.

The Court clarified that as registered owners of the property, the petitioners do not require prior administrative permission for such gatherings, provided they do not violate existing laws.

While the Court protected the petitioners' civil rights against police harassment, but noted that authorities remain empowered to take action if noise pollution or law and order issues arise.

[Badri Prasad Sahu & Anr. v. State of Chhattisgarh & Ors.]