The Kerala High Court appointed retired Justice VG Arun as chairperson of the Sabarimala master plan committee after a vacancy. The bench noted the committee’s functioning was affected due to absence of leadership following the former chairperson’s demise.
The Tamil Nadu HR&CE body told the Supreme Court that temples lack profit motive and cannot be treated as “industry” under labour laws. The issue arises in a crucial hearing where the Court is reconsidering its 1978 ruling on the definition of “industry.”
