Malankara Orthodox-Jacobite Church Dispute|| “State Can Intervene as Necessary”: SC Orders ‘Status Quo’ on Management Control

Today, On 17th December, the Supreme Court directed the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions to maintain the current status quo regarding church management until a hearing scheduled for January 2025. The court emphasized the state’s role in ensuring peace and requested data on the population and properties of both denominations amid ongoing disputes.