Supreme Court Questions Temple Takeover: Notice to Uttarakhand on Chandi Devi Receiver Row

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.

“Temple Taken Over Without Hearing Us”: Plea in Supreme Court Challenges Receiver Appointment at Haridwar’s Chandi Devi Shrine

A Sevayat of the historic Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar has moved the Supreme Court against the High Court’s order appointing a receiver, calling it arbitrary and passed without notice or evidence. The plea argues the temple was managed efficiently by a court-appointed panel since 2012.

Madras High Court Bans Non-Devotional Songs in Temples During Festivals | No Film Songs Allowed

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.

Supreme Court Criticizes Temple Administration & Lawyer Appointments: “Temple Justice In UP Must Not Be Exploited To Serve Private Interests”

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.

[Tirupati Laddu Row] “We Can’t Direct a Separate State for Every Temple”: SC Dismisses Petition for CBI Probe

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.

“Regulate the Entry of Non-Hindus into Temples”: Petition in Kerala HC Seeks Restrictions

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.