Authority: High Court at Calcutta (Constitutional Writ Jurisdiction – Appellate Side)

Order Date: 18 September 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Akhil Bharatiya Adivasi Vikas Parishad and its Secretary (Petitioner No.2) filed W.P.A. 26128 of 2026 seeking a writ directing the police to allow the performance of Karam Puja on 22 September 2026.
  • Respondents: State of West Bengal and others, including respondent No.9 who claims ownership of the land where the puja was to be held.
  • The land in question is described as Mouza‑Ganti, J.L. No.01, R.S. & L.R. Plot No.757, L.R. Khatian Nos.18, 252, 392 & 614 at Boro Ganthi (Sarojpally), Ward No.01, Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation.
  • The police inspector’s communication dated 17 September 2026 confirmed that the land is private and that respondent No.9 has rights over it. Respondent No.9 did not appear before the Court.

Final Outcome

  • The Court held that because the site is private land, the petitioners must obtain permission from the landowner(s) before any puja can be conducted.
  • In the absence of such permission, the police authority cannot be directed to permit the puja.
  • Accordingly, the writ petition was disposed of without granting the requested relief.

Topics: Legal Permission, Land Ownership, Religious Event