Madras High Court Permits Villagers To Protest Inside Crematorium Against Rice Mill Air Pollution

Villagers who say a government rice mill has polluted their air for years may Protest Inside Crematorium grounds, the Madras High Court has ruled, setting aside the police order that had refused permission. Chennai: Residents of Sitharkadu village in Mayiladuthurai district may hold a sit-in inside the village crematorium from November 29, 2026 against alleged […]

“Isha Foundation Not a Religious Body”: Supreme Court Orders Mediation Over Crematorium Controversy

The Supreme Court of India urged amicable settlement of a dispute between Coimbatore villagers and the Isha Foundation over a crematorium near its Yoga Center, with CJI Surya Kant appointing Justice Rajendran as mediator.

‘1st Case Under Black Magic Law’: Rajkot Man Arrested For Performing Rituals At Crematorium & Sharing Video Of The Act On Social Media

A 29-year-old man, Ashwin Makwana, arrested in Rajkot under Gujarat’s new law against black magic and superstitious practices. He was caught performing rituals in a crematorium and posting a video online. This is the first case under the law, which aims to curb inhuman and harmful rituals.