Kerala High Court Closes Sabarimala Halal-Labelled Jaggery Plea; Tells Devaswom Board To Take Greater Care

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court has disposed of a devotee’s 2021 petition over Halal-labelled jaggery used for Sabarimala prasadam, finding from laboratory reports that the jaggery was of satisfactory quality, but saying that the Travancore Devaswom Board ought to have been more careful about markings that could raise an apprehension of conflict with the Temple’s customs. The Board has been directed to exercise due care and to add suitable conditions to its e-tender documents.

Sabarimala Ghee-Counter Loss Was Carelessness, Not Proven Misappropriation: Kerala HC Closes Criminal Case, Orders Reforms And Professional Managers

The Rs 17 lakh loss at the Sabarimala Adiyashishtam Ghee sales counter was the result of serious carelessness in handling, not proven intentional misappropriation, the Kerala High Court noted, accepting the vigilance report closing the criminal case while ordering sweeping systemic reforms and urging the Devaswom Board to bring in professional managers. Kochi: The Kerala […]

Sabarimala Deities Remarks: Kerala HC Views Video In Court, Orders Temporary Blocking Of Social Media Clip

The Kerala High Court, after viewing the video in open court, directed the temporary blocking of a social media clip containing remarks about the Sabarimala deities, holding prima facie that the allegation of scandalous and indecent speech stood substantiated. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the temporary blocking of a social media video […]

Sabarimala Reference| Assumption That Men Are Superior, Women Inferior: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Today, On 9th April, The Centre told the Supreme Court it supports keeping the ban on women of menstruating age entering Kerala’s Sabarimala temple, arguing the 2018 ruling relied on a premise that places men above women and treats them as inferior.

A Woman Cannot Be Untouchable for Three Days: Justice BV Nagarathna in Sabarimala Hearings

A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court examined petitions on discrimination against women at religious sites, including Kerala’s Sabarimala temple. Justice B.V. Nagarathna observed that a woman cannot be treated as untouchable for three days and acceptable the next.

Sabarimala Gold Theft| You Have Not Even Spared God: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the petition of former Devaswom Board member KP Shankar Das regarding alleged theft and manipulation of Sabarimala Temple gold plates, upholding adverse Kerala High Court remarks and refusing relief to the petitioner.

Kerala High Court Slams Continued Sale of Synthetic Kumkum to Sabarimala Devotees: Ban Cannot Be Violated

The Kerala High Court has condemned the ongoing illegal sale of synthetic kumkum to Sabarimala devotees despite a strict ban. The Court identified a key distributor and issued notices as enforcement intensifies ahead of the next hearing.

Kerala High Court Orders Police to Complete Probe Within 4 Months in Sabarimala Idol Fund Scam

Kerala High Court directs police to finish investigation into unauthorised fundraising for Lord Ayyappa idol at Sabarimala within four months. Rs 6 lakh seized from public donations to be handled by the magistrate as per law.

Kerala High Court Admits Plea Against Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Sabarimala’s Pamba

The Kerala High Court has admitted a PIL challenging the Travancore Devaswom Board’s plan to hold the Global Ayyappa Sangamam at Pamba near Sabarimala. The court asked TDB to reveal full details of the event’s schedule and sponsorship sources.

Kerala High Court Slams ADGP for Sabarimala Tractor Ride: Closes Suo Motu Case After Disciplinary Action

Kerala High Court slammed ADGP for using a tractor on the Sabarimala trekking path, violating orders. Suo motu case closed after disciplinary and legal action against the officer.