Authority: High Court of West Bengal

Order Date: 15 June 2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioners: Mirpur Taifurian Committee & Imamabara Trust (referred to as Muharram Organizers).
  • Respondents: State of West Bengal and other state officials, including Inspector‑in‑Charge, Maheshtala Police Station.
  • The dispute concerned the preparation of Tajia (procession float) for Muharram and the granting of a "No Objection" certificate.
  • State respondents argued that indefinite preparation could disturb local residents performing last rites at the Eidgah and potentially spark unrest.
  • The petitioners sought permission to prepare Tajia daily for a limited period before Muharram and to hold the procession on 26 June 2026.
  • The court noted that an interim order dated 10 April 2026 in Title Suit No.441 of 2026 remains in force, and no other impediment exists.
  • A separate Title Suit No.769 of 2025, filed by the petitioners, pertains to a different land schedule and does not affect the present order.

Final Outcome

  • The Inspector‑in‑Charge, Maheshtala Police Station (respondent No.6) is directed to issue a "No Objection" certificate to the petitioners within 48 hours, subject to the following conditions:

1. Tajia preparation shall be limited to two hours each day, from 7 AM to 9 AM, starting 20 June 2026 and ending on Muharram day (26 June 2026).

2. Preparation must not disturb local residents performing last rites.

3. A specific demarcated area at the Eidgah shall be designated for Tajia preparation.

4. Police authorities shall maintain peace and take necessary steps from 20 June 2026 through 26 June 2026.

5. Petitioners must provide names, mobile numbers, and other particulars of ten volunteers to the police within 48 hours.

6. The Eidgah must be cleaned by the petitioners within 24 hours after Muharram (i.e., by 27 June 2026).

7. The Muharram procession shall last four hours, commencing at 2 PM and concluding at 6 PM on 26 June 2026.

  • The order reaffirms the earlier civil court order (Title Suit No.441 of 2026) permitting the procession, subject to the above conditions.
  • The writ petition is disposed of, with a note that the order is passed in special facts and circumstances and will not create any precedent.
  • Certified copies of the order may be obtained by the parties upon undertaking.

Topics: Religious Procession, Public Order