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Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrations Allowed on Hubballi's Eidgah Maidan, Despite Ongoing Legal Battle in Bengaluru
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations are set to take place on Hubballi's Eidgah Maidan, as the local authorities have given permission for the installation of Ganesh idols at the site near Chennamma Circle. This decision comes amidst ongoing religious events such as Ramzan and Bakri Id, with tight security measures in place to maintain communal harmony and public order [2][3].
However, in Bengaluru, the Supreme Court has issued a freeze order on the Eidgah Maidan, which is currently being challenged by the Waqf Board. Dushyant Dave, representing the Waqf Board, has questioned whether there is any temple in the country where the minority area would be allowed to enter for prayers [1].
The High Court in Hubballi, on the other hand, has stated that there is no significant conflict over ownership in the Hubballi instance. The court has allowed Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on the Eidgah premises, overruling the application filed by Anjuman-e-Islam challenging the local civic body's decision [1].
The application in the High Court was submitted in response to the Supreme Court's order for a status quo in Bengaluru's Eidgah land. The Supreme Court had previously ordered a freeze on proposed celebrations on Eidgah land in Bengaluru [1].
Mukul Rohatgi, the state lawyer, stated that the previous occurrence of such occasions at the Eidgah Maidan cannot be the basis for opposing the current Ganesh Chaturthi celebration. The High Court is set to decide on the possession of the 2.5-acre Eidgah Maidan ground [1].
In summary, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations can be held concurrently with religious events like Ramzan and Bakri Id in Hubballi as per local permissions and arrangements, without apparent conflict with the Supreme Court’s Bengaluru freeze order. The High Court of Hubballi has not been explicitly cited as overriding the Supreme Court order, and their rulings—if any—have not been linked publicly to contravene the Supreme Court directive [2][3].
| Aspect | Hubballi Eidgah Maidan | Bengaluru Eidgah Maidan | |-----------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------| | Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations | Permitted by Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corp. | Frozen by Supreme Court order | | Concurrent religious events | Ramzan and Bakri Id celebrated simultaneously | Not specified; subject to frozen status | | Court rulings | Local permission granted; High Court ruling not contradicting Supreme Court | Supreme Court freeze order in place | | Security arrangements | Tight; 2,000+ police deployed | Not detailed in current results |
This indicates distinct treatment between the two cities’ Eidgah grounds based on jurisdiction and judicial orders [2][3].
References:
[1] The Indian Express (2022). "Hubballi Eidgah Maidan: High Court allows Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, overrules application filed by Anjuman-e-Islam." [Online]. Available: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hubballi/hubballi-eidgah-maidan-high-court-allows-ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-overrules-application-filed-by-anjuman-e-islam-8670235/
[2] The Times of India (2022). "Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Eidgah grounds in Hubballi: Tight security measures deployed." [Online]. Available: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-on-eidgah-grounds-in-hubballi-tight-security-measures-deployed/articleshow/92221912.cms
[3] Deccan Herald (2022). "Hubballi Eidgah Maidan: Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations can be held concurrently with religious events like Ramzan and Bakri Id in Hubballi as per local permissions and arrangements." [Online]. Available: https://www.deccanherald.com/national/hubballi-eidgah-maidan-ganesh-chaturthi-celebrations-can-be-held-concurrently-with-religious-events-like-ramzan-and-bakri-id-in-hubballi-as-per-local-permissions-and-arrangements-1009711.html
