The high court suspended GO No. 1 issued by the Andhra Pradesh government on January 2 in the wake of the stampede that took place as part of Chandrababu’s visit and the deaths of many people.
The Andhra Pradesh government has issued G.O. Rt No. 1 restricting public meetings on roadsides in the state.
CPI State Secretary K. Ramakrishna lodged a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court challenging this order. A few opposition party leaders also filed a petition in the High Court.
The bench, which began hearing the petitions on January 24, reserved its verdict today. The High Court declared that GO No. 1 violates fundamental rights.