Overview
- A bench of Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice G. Arul Murugan reserved orders on Friday after hearing the parties and the state.
- Additional Advocate General J. Ravindran told the court a final notification would be issued within 10 days and could be challenged by any aggrieved party.
- The court earlier indicated the present framework should cover political rallies and that a separate SOP should be prepared for religious gatherings.
- AIADMK and TVK sought changes including police-led approvals instead of multi-agency clearances, an application window extended to 21 days, a three-day decision timeline, publication of designated venues with capacity, and options to scale attendance or propose alternative sites.
- The state has assured the court it will not grant permissions for political meetings until the SOP is finalized.