Allahabad High Court Grants Unrestricted Religious Prayer Rights on Private Property (TVP News)

In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that religious rituals and prayer meetings can be conducted on private property without requiring government permission. The ruling, delivered on January 27, 2026, by a division bench of Justices Atul Sreedharan and Siddharth Nandan, emphasized that the freedom of religion, as enshrined in Article 25 of the Indian Constitution, protects such practices when confined to private premises. However, the court clarified that if any event spills into public spaces, prior notice and compliance with law and order are still required. This decision marks a significant step in balancing religious freedom with public order.