WP(C) 4597/2008 BEFORE HON’BLE JUSTICE I A ANSARI Claiming that he apprehends that the ’Shraddha’ ceremony of his deceased son, na mely, Ajit Gogoi, could be disturbed by the respondents on the ground that holdi ng of the religious ceremony would adversely affect the peace and tranquility in the area concerned, the petitioner, who is a resident of Kanubari Balijan villa ge in the district of Sibsagar, Assam, has filed this writ petition under Articl e 226 of the Constitution of India seeking appropriate directions. Heard Mr. B. K. Mahajan, learned counsel, appearing on behalf of the pet itioner. Also heard the learned counsel, appearing on behalf of respondent Nos. 1 to 8, and Mr. R. K. Bora, learned Government Advocate, appearing on behalf of respondent Nos. 9, 10 and 11. Considering the matter in its entirety and in the interest of justice, t he petitioner is hereby allowed to hold the ’Shraddha’ ceremony in accordance wi th law, and the respondents are directed not to interfere with the ’Sharadda’ ce remony except in accordance with law. It is further directed that the petitione r shall ensure that holding of the ’Sharadda’ ceremony, in question, is not, in any way, utilized by anyone for any illegal purpose and/or for causing disturban ce of public peace and tranquility.