NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Kerala High Court to take a fresh look at the contempt petitions related to the long-standing church dispute between the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions. This issue has been unresolved despite a 2017 Supreme Court ruling that settled the matter.
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.
