Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Permits Ramlila at UP School, Overrules HC
The Supreme Court is allowing the Ramleela shows to continue at a school in Firozabad, even though the Allahabad High Court said they shouldn't happen there.
The Supreme Court said the shows could go on because they've been happening there for a century.
The court also told the High Court to find another place for future events to avoid disrupting the students.
The court will consider the event organizers' input, and the performances must not disturb students.
It questions why the complaint about the shows wasn't made sooner.
The Supreme Court stayed an Allahabad High Court order halting Ramleela performances.
Performances are allowed to continue at the school ground.
The Ramleela has been held at the site for 100 years.
The court wants an alternative venue identified for future events.
All parties must be heard before a final decision is made.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Allahabad High Court, Shree Nagar Ramlila Mahotsav, Pradeep Singh Rana
- What
- Supreme Court allowed Ramleela performances at a school ground to continue, staying Allahabad High Court's order.
- When
- Performances had already begun on September 14th.
- Where
- Zila Parishad Vidyalaya in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Because the event has been held at the same site for 100 years, while also considering potential inconvenience to students.
Petitioner
Event Organizers
Event Location
Petitioner
The petitioner opposed the festivities due to potential disruption of school activities and the intent to convert school property.
Event Organizers
The Ramlila had been ongoing at the same location for 100 years.
Complaint Timing
Petitioner
The petitioner claimed concerns about the construction of a concrete wall on the school property.
Event Organizers
The organizers claim the event has not interfered with educational activities, since the festivities were scheduled between 7 pm and 10 pm
- Court
- Supreme Court, Allahabad High Court
- Event
- Ramleela
- Location
- Zila Parishad Vidyalaya, Firozabad, UP
- Ruling
- SC stayed HC order; Ramleela can continue
- Duration
- 100 years
Sources
SC to hear plea challenging Allahabad HC stay on Ramlila in school playground tomorrow
SC to hear plea against Allahabad HC order staying Ram Lila event at UP school premises - Telegraph India
SC stays Allahabad high court order barring Ramleela festivities in school ground in Ferozabad
'We Don't Approve But...': SC Allows Ramleela Festivities On School Ground In UP's Firozabad
Supreme Court stays Allahabad HC order, allows Ramlila celebrations at UP school playground
