Deepam Controversy: FIRs Filed Over Caste, Religion-Based Remarks Against Madras HC Judge, TN DGP Tells Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu DGP informed the Supreme Court that criminal cases have been registered against protesters for allegedly making caste and religion-based defamatory remarks against Justice G R Swaminathan. The action follows the Madras High Court judge’s order allowing the lighting of Karthigai Deepam on Thirupparankundram hill.

Madras High Court Slams Officials, Allows Devotees to Light Karthigai Deepam Lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill

Madras High Court upheld a single-judge order permitting devotees to light the Karthigai Deepam lamp at the Deepathoon on Thirupparankundram hill. The Court criticised officials for blocking the ritual and warned of possible contempt action.

Lighting Deepam Won’t Harm Muslim Rights: Madras High Court Orders Festival Lamp at Thirupparankundram Hill

The Madras High Court ruled that lighting the Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon does not affect Muslim rights and ordered the temple management to resume the traditional festival lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. The Court emphasized cultural preservation and peaceful coexistence.