The apex court dismissed a PIL demanding stricter rules on religious processions . The court said it is a law and order issue and must be taken care of by the State police and the District Magistrates .
New Delhi (India), December 9 : When dismissing a PIL demanding stricter rules on religious processions around the country, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha declined the challenge, arguing that it is a law and order issue and must be taken care of by the State police and the District Magistrates, according to CJI Chandrachud, the NGO's senior advocate.The apex court explained that riots have erupted during such parades held at religious festivals, but that no protests have occurred.Why do we want to portray it as rioting during a festival?The bench asked the judge:Why do you pick up some stray incidents of rioting during a religious festival to paint it with the same brush?Attempt to see the positive, according to the court.