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Telangana HC Allows Bathukamma at Charminar Under Tight Conditions on Sept. 23

Citing last year’s incident-free celebration, the judge rejected a blanket denial by police by imposing narrowly tailored limits.

Overview

  • Justice N. V. Shravan Kumar overturned the Charminar police’s September 11 refusal and disposed of the writ petition, allowing the festival to proceed under a seven-point plan.
  • The event is restricted to a 4:00–5:30 pm window on September 23 near the Bhagyalakshmi temple, with participation limited to 100 women.
  • Organisers must ensure attendees have no criminal records, no VIPs are permitted, and sound systems must stay within permissible decibel levels.
  • Participants are barred from political speeches, offensive songs, or slogans that could hurt other religious or political groups.
  • Police may take action in accordance with law if any condition is violated, with the court noting that a similar 2024 event at the site passed without incident.