Supreme Court Refuses to Decide Auspicious Time for Temple Ritual, Rejects Plea on Tamil Nadu Kumbhabhishekam Timing

The Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in fixing the auspicious timing for the Kumbhabhishekam ceremony at Thiruchendur temple, stating it lacks religious expertise. The Court upheld the Madras High Court’s decision that followed a five-member expert committee’s recommendation, dismissing the plea from the hereditary religious authority, Vidhayahar.

UCC || ‘Providing Clarity on Legal Provisions & Protecting Individual Rights’: Uttarakhand Govt. Sets Rules for Marriage Registration

The Uttarakhand government introduced new rules for marriage registration under the Uniform Civil Code. These rules aim to provide clarity in legal provisions concerning marital conditions and individual rights. The move ensures a standardized process for marriage registration across the state. This step is part of efforts to strengthen the legal framework for marriages under the Uniform Civil Code.