Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Karnataka Court Upholds Dasara Invitation to Banu Mushtaq
The Karnataka High Court ruled that inviting Banu Mushtaq to open the Mysuru Dasara festival was okay.
Some people, like Pratap Simha, tried to stop her, but the court said it was allowed because the event is sponsored by the state.
The court decided that inviting someone of a different faith to a state-sponsored event doesn't violate anyone's rights.
The court said that simply because someone has an opinion different from another person's should not lead to such an action.
The court also noted that people have freedom to practice their religion, but not to prevent someone else's invitation to a festival.
Karnataka High Court dismissed petitions concerning Banu Mushtaq's Dasara invitation.
The petitions were filed by Pratap Simha and others.
Petitioners argued Mushtaq's invitation violated their religious rights.
The court stated there was no violation of constitutional rights.
Advocate General argued that the state sponsored function could have no discrimination.
- Who
- Karnataka High Court, Pratap Simha, Banu Mushtaq, Government
- What
- Court dismissed petitions challenging Mushtaq's Dasara invitation.
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Where
- Karnataka
- Why
- Court found no violation of constitutional rights.
Government/Supporters
Critics
Dasara Inauguration
Government/Supporters
Mushtaq's invitation was lawful.
Critics
Objected to Mushtaq's selection due to her alleged remarks and the role of Hindu rituals.
Religious Rights
Government/Supporters
Invitation doesn't violate religious rights.
Critics
Inviting someone not of their faith offends religious rights.
- Event
- Mysuru Dasara
- Court
- Karnataka High Court
- Invitee
- Banu Mushtaq
- Petitioners
- Pratap Simha and others
- Ruling
- Petitions Dismissed
- Reason
- No legal right violation
- Government's Argument
- State sponsored event, no discrimination.
Sources
Karnataka HC dismisses BJP leader Pratap Simha’s plea against Dasara inauguration by Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq
HC Dismisses Petitions Against Banu Mushtaq As Chief Guest to Open Dasara Festivities
Karnataka HC dismisses plea against inviting writer Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
Cong welcomes HC decision on Dasara inaugural, BJP says will bring law on coming to power
Pleas Against Invite To Banu Mushtaq for Mysuru Dasara Dismissed
HC dismisses PIL against Banu Mushtaq inaugurating Dasara fete
