Only Government And Local Authorities Have Power To Erect Statues In Public Spaces: Madhya Pradesh High Court

While hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) involving alleged attempts to install statues on public land in Makdone, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has reiterated that only the government and local bodies are authorized to erect statues in public places. The Court firmly stated that no private individual, religious body, NGO, or association is allowed to install statues in any public area. Background of the Case The PIL alleged that…