The Times of India

The Karnataka Cabinet has cleared a bill making prior government permission mandatory for gatherings and activities on government-owned public properties. The proposed law will cover schools, colleges, playgrounds, parks, roads and waterbodies, and is expected to directly impact RSS programmes held on public grounds. The bill seeks to replace a 2025 Home Department order that required permission for gatherings of more than 10 people but was stayed by the Karnataka High Court. The government says

A new bill requires prior government approval for private events on state property. This legislation aims to regulate gatherings and replace an earlier executive order. The Karnataka government insists the bill targets no specific organization or political party. It will apply to all public gatherings, including RSS meetings and route marches. The bill will be introduced during the ongoing legislative session for enactment.

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