Justice G.R. Swaminathan heard contempt proceedings over alleged non-compliance in the Thirupparankundram Deepam matter, with officials saying prohibitory orders were only to control crowds. The Madras High Court granted time to the District Collector to file an additional affidavit and adjourned the case to March 2.
Madras: The Madras High Court ruled that no caste can claim ownership of a temple or administer it based on caste identity. The Court clarified that such a practice is not a protected religious right under the Indian Constitution. Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy dismissed a plea seeking separate administration of a temple based on caste identity.
Acting Chief Justice R. Mahadevan has accepted a PIL seeking the removal of Sai Baba idols from Hindu temples under the control of HR&CE department. The petitioner argues that it goes against traditional Hindu worship principles and practices. The petition highlights Sai Baba’s Muslim faith and asserts that placing his idol in Hindu temples contradicts ancient scriptures governing temple rituals.
The Madras High Court, in a recent ruling, emphasized that temples are sacred abodes of deities and should not be treated as training centers or laboratories. Justice S. Srimathy of the Madurai bench made this observation while hearing a case challenging a Government Order (GO) issued by the Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowment Department. Also […]
