The Madras High Court ruled that animal sacrifice on Thiruparankundram Hill is not permissible, confirming its status as a protected monument. Naming it Sikkandar Malai could hurt Hindu devotees’ sentiments performing Giri Pradakshinam, the Court observed.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court reversed the MP Waqf Board’s decision declaring certain historical monuments as Waqf property, impacting the ownership and preservation debate. The Archaeological Survey of India’s assertion of ownership under the Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1904 was upheld, leading to orders for ASI to vacate the premises.
