Sanika Deshpande –
Published On: October 21, 2021 at 09:00 IST
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday, October 20th observed that directions by the Supreme Court of India barring the Bandhs or Strikes in the State should be implemented by the concerned State Authorities.
The observation by the Court came while disposing of a plea which sought declaration that the “Educational Bbandhs” called by the student organisations or the political parties are illegal, unconstitutional and a violation of pronouncement laid by the Supreme Court.
Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly disposed of the plea against the alleged educational strike, stating:
“…on the facts and circumstances of this case, we only observe that all the authorities concerned should implement the decision of the Apex Court and this court, dealing with strike/ bandh, as stated supra, without giving room for any future complaint or representation in this regard, violation of which would be viewed seriously. Appropriate instructions should be issued by the concerned authorities.”
The Plea had claimed that due to Bharat bandh being called in by some organisations of students in 2018, the P.V.H.S Government school in Kollam District had to remain closed for a few days and the complaint registered in the Police did not elicit any action.
Besides seeking a declaration that these Bandhs or Strikes are illegal, the plea had also contended that such modes of protest violated provisions of the ‘Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education-2009’.
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