RSS rally: HC sets aside police condition on dress code

The Madras High Court today set aside conditions imposed by police preventing RSS from using its traditional uniform of khaki trouser and white shirt while granting it permission to take out a rally on January 9 in parts of the state on the ground it will lead to disturbance of public peace. Justice MM Sundresh made it clear that there is no prohibition for using the dress used by RSS on the ground that is being used by junior officers of the police force during drills and training and also being used by Fire Service personnel. Allowing the petitions filed by members of RSS, Justice Sundresh said the two conditions that were imposed by the police "preventing the usage of dress code and using sticks for musical instruments are hereby set-aside."   BS