The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Uttarakhand government over a plea challenging the appointment of a receiver to manage Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar. The decision by the High Court came during a bail hearing, triggering legal objections over due process.
Madras: The Madras High Court given important directions to the authorities of the Shri Veezhi Varadharaja Perumal Temple in Tirumalairayan Pattinam, Puducherry. The court has ordered that only devotional songs should be played during temple festivals, and no cinema songs or other non-religious music should be allowed within the temple premises.
The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the exploitation of temple administration in Uttar Pradesh, particularly regarding advocates appointed as receivers who might delay litigation for personal gain. The Court directed the Principal District Judge of Mathura to report on ongoing temple litigation, emphasizing swift resolutions and better management of temple affairs.
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The Supreme Court rejected a petition by activist K.A. Paul for a CBI investigation into alleged adulteration of Tirupati Laddu, citing the impracticality of creating separate states for religious matters. Previous claims of animal fat usage in the laddus caused political conflict, with ongoing investigations managed by a Special Investigation Team.
A petition in Kerala High Court seeks to restrict non-Hindus from entering Hindu temples, citing concerns over filming, particularly the Malayalam movie Vishesham. Petitioners argue such activities disrupt the temples’ sanctity and demand regulations against commercial filming and entry of intoxicated individuals, emphasizing the need to uphold religious dignity.