SATYA RANJAN MAJIHI Vs. STATE OF ORISSA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Delay condoned.

(2.) By means of a petition under Article 226 of the Constitution, the petitioners challenged sections 2 and 7 of the Orissa Freedom of Religion Act, 1967 (for short "the Act") and Rules 4 and 5 of the Orissa Freedom of religion Rules, 1989 (for short "the Rules"). The petition was dismissed by the Orissa High court. It is against the said order and judgment, the petitioners are before us by means of this special leave petition.

(3.) It may be noted that this Act has been held to be a valid piece of legislation by this court in Rev. Stainislaus v. State of Madhya pradesh and others, AIR 1977 SC 908 wherein it has been held under :