In a major legal and political twist, the Dharwad Bench of the Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government's directive that restricted gatherings of over 10 people - including RSS members - on government premises without prior approval.
The court observed that the order violated fundamental rights, prompting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to announce plans to appeal the stay before a division bench. Meanwhile, the BJP has welcomed the court's decision, calling it a victory for constitutional freedoms.