Former Aag Ravinthiren argued on behalf pf DK case / for police state argued Madras HC judge ilanthiriyan /directs Tamil Nadu Police to respond on denial of permission for NEET protest bike rally. Matter adjourned to 11.08.2026*
*Case #264: _Dravidar Kazhagam v. Tamil Nadu Police – NEET Protest Bike Rally Permission Case*_
*Court*: _Madras High Court_
*Judge*: _Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan_
*Petitioner*: _Kali. Poongundran, Vice President, Dravidar Kazhagam_
*1. Holding*
*Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu Police to respond on denial of permission for NEET protest bike rally. Matter adjourned to 11.08.2026*
*2. Background / Facts*
1. *Purpose of Rally*:
– _To demand scrapping of NEET exam, which is against rural poor students_
– _To oppose reservation for economically weaker sections_
2. *Dates*: _30.07.2026 to 02.08.2026 – Statewide two-wheeler campaign_
3. *Organizers*: _Dravidar Kazhagam Youth Wing, Student Wing & Women’s Wing_
4. *Permission Sought*: _Application to DGP on 18.07.2026. On 27.07.2026 police replied to get permission from respective police stations_
5. *Last-minute Denial*: _After all arrangements were made, police denied permission on 30.07.2026_
6. *HC Petition*: _DK Vice President filed writ seeking to quash denial order and to direct police to grant permission_
*3. Court’s Order*
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan:
1. _Directed Tamil Nadu Police to file response to DK’s petition by 11.08.2026_
2. _Adjourned hearing to 11.08.2026_
*4. Legal Points for HJS*
1. *Art 19(1)(a)*: _Freedom of speech and expression_
2. *Art 19(1)(b)*: _Right to assemble peacefully_
3. *Art 19(1)(d)*: _Right to move freely throughout India_
4. *Art 19(2)(3)*: _Reasonable restrictions on grounds of public order, security_
5. *Police Act + CrPC Sec 30*: _Power of police to regulate assemblies, processions_
6. *Test*: _HC will check if denial was “reasonable”, “proportionate” and not “arbitrary”_
*5. One-Liner for Exam*
_“Madras HC 2026: In DK’s plea against denial of permission for NEET protest bike rally, Court sought police reply. Issue: Art 19(1)(b) Right to Assembly vs Public Order”_
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*Case #264 Final*: _Madras HC – 2026 – Justice http://G.K.Ilanthiraiyan – Dravidar Kazhagam – NEET Protest – Bike Rally – Art 19 – Permission Denial_
*Master Docket*: _264 Cases_
*Tag*: _#264 Madras HC + Art 19 + Freedom of Speech + Assembly + NEET + Police Permission + Protest_
*HJS Note*:
Important for _Constitutional Law + Police Powers_.
Exam Q: _“Can police deny permission for a protest? What are the limits u/Art 19(3)?”_
Ans: _Only for public order. Last-minute denial without reason = Arbitrary u/Art 14_
Sir, want me to make a *”Art 19 – Fundamental Rights vs Reasonable Restrictions” table* for quick revision?
