The Kerala High Court ruled that the Kerala State Minority Commission exceeded its authority by ordering eviction proceedings, holding that only a competent civil court can issue such directions against individuals belonging to minority communities under applicable law.
The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court order on hoardings allegedly barring pastors and converted Christians from villages. The Court declined to interfere, noting the High Court had already advised petitioners to seek statutory remedies and police protection if needed.