Sri Purnamoy Chakma v. The State of Tripura and 27 Others

Judgment & Order : 15.03.2024

Whether fit for reporting : NO .

HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE T. AMARNATH GOUD J U D G M E N T & O R D E R(ORAL)

Both these writ petitions are heard and taken up together for disposal since similar facts of the matter and common question of law are involved.

2.

Heard Mr. E.L. Darlong, learned counsel appearing for the petitioners as well as Mr. A. Bhaumik, learned counsel assisted by Mr. S. Datta, learned counsel appearing for the respondents.

3.

The petitioner herein filed these present writ petitions contending that they have approached the Official respondent-SDM Kumarghat, Sub-Division Unakoti Tripura by filing a complaint dated 10.07.2023. The essence of the complaint is that the petitioners have embraced 'Christianity' and they have been following and professing the same and attending the prayer in the Church. But some person from their community have been resisting them and also causing hindrances for letting out their Auto Rickshaw for hiring which is crippling their survivability. Hence the present writ petitions have been filed since no action has been initiated upon the grievance of the writ petitioners

4.

The writ petitions have been taken on record and the respondents have filed their counter affidavit and status report dated 11.01.2024 has also been filed in these petitions and the same is as under:-

"GOVERNMENT OF TRIPURA

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

UNAKOTI DISTRICT: KAILASHAHAR No. 13. F.Misc/SP(LC)/UD/KLS/2023 Dated 11/01/2024 To

The Asstt. Inspector General of Police (Crime),

PHO Tripura, Agartala.

Ref:- PHQ letter vide No-92/R-144/DGP/LC/2023 dated 09.01.2023 in case No. WP(C) 665 of 2023 (Tarun Chakma vs-the State of Tripura & Ors.) and case No. WP(C) 673 of 2023 (Sri Purnajoy Chakma vs-the State of Tripura & Ors.) Subject: Submission of status report. Sir,

With reference to the above, this is to inform that till today no violence criminal force is used by local public against the newly converted Christians. A sharp watch is being maintained and regular police mobile patrolling as well as fixed pickets are being provided by police of Pecharthal PS to the house premises of the petitioners Sri Tarun Chakma and Sri Purnajoy Chakma and their families to prevent any untoward incident. Besides this, regular Prayaas meetings with the Samajik leaders are arranged to maintain good relation and peace in the area and to prevent creating any disturbance to the petitioners and their family members.

This is for your kind information please.

Yours Sincerely

Sd/-

Superintendent of Police

Unakoti District, Kailashahar"

5.

Heard both sides and perused the evidence on record.

6.

In view of the said status report dated 11.01.2024, this Court is of the view that there is no cause of action as the petitioners herein are being protected by the State.

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Accordingly, these present writ petitions are disposed of. Stay if any stands vacated. Pending application(s), if any also stands closed.

JUDGE

suhanjit RAJKUMAR SUHANJIT SINGHA Date: 2024.03.18 16:41:39 +05'30'

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