SC 'Expects' Kerala Govt To Bring Separate Law For Sabarimala Temple Administration [Read Order]
5 years, 1 month ago

SC 'Expects' Kerala Govt To Bring Separate Law For Sabarimala Temple Administration [Read Order]

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it 'expects' the State of Kerala to place before it a legislation with regard to the administration of the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple as the Government submitted to the Court earlier. The Court noted that, during the last date of hearing in August, the State had submitted that it is considering enacting a separate legislation with regard to the administration of the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple. 27.08.2019, a statement was made by the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the respondent-State of Kerala that the State was considering enacting a separate legislation with regard to the administration of the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple yet on today except placing before us a draft Bill of the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Bill, 2019, no further progress has taken place. We expect that by the next date of hearing, the respondent-State of Kerala will place before us any legislation they will pass with regard to the administration of the Sabarimala Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple".

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Kerala High Court quashes case against Goa Governor over Sabarimala remarks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court quashes case against Goa Governor over Sabarimala remarks

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday quashed a case registered against Goa Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai for his controversial remarks regarding the entry of women at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple. The case, filed by Kozhikode Kasaba police, was linked to a speech Pillai made in 2018 during a Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha meeting, in which he expressed opposition to the …

Supreme Court Declines Tamil Nadu's Plea To Allow It To Appoint Archakas To Agamic Temples, Refuses To Vacate Status Quo
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Declines Tamil Nadu's Plea To Allow It To Appoint Archakas To Agamic Temples, Refuses To Vacate Status Quo

Live Law  

In August 2022, a division bench of the Madras High Court had read down the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious Institutions Employees Rules, 2020 to hold that they would not apply to temples constructed as per agamas in relation to the qualifications and appointments of archakas/poojaris. Dushyant Dave, appearing for the state of Tamil Nadu, argued that the state is allowed …

Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Fairness In Selection Of Melsanthies Of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Temples
1 year, 3 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Fairness In Selection Of Melsanthies Of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Temples

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently issued a slew of directions to be followed while appointing the Melsanthies of Sabarimala and Malikapuram Temple for the period 2023-2024 in a suo moto case registered to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to the interview guidelines for shortlisting candidates. By the order dated 06.09.2011, the Apex Court disposed of Civil Appeal No.2570-71 of 2003 …

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest - February 2023 [Citations 53-108]
1 year, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest - February 2023 [Citations 53-108]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations P.K. 2023 LiveLaw 108 Judgments/Order This Month Rent Controller Can 'Direct' Landlord To Sue For Eviction Of Tenant After Prima Facie Satisfaction On Permanent Tenancy Claim: Kerala High Court Case Title: P.K. Kerala High Court Sets Aside State Human Rights Commission's Order On Land Dispute Case Title: K. Abdul Hameed v. Kerala State Human Rights Commission & …

Supreme Court Directs Tamil Nadu To File Status Report On Appointment of Trustee Committees For Temples
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Directs Tamil Nadu To File Status Report On Appointment of Trustee Committees For Temples

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Tamil Nadu to file a report before the court within four weeks time pointing out the status of appointment of trustee committees for the temples in the state as per the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959. Just for us to know that you’re on track and your …

SC to examine if educational institution run by minorities will get special status
2 years, 3 months ago

SC to examine if educational institution run by minorities will get special status

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether an educational institution administered by members of a minority community would result in it being conferred the status of a minority institution. The top court was hearing an appeal filed by Mahayana Theravada Vajrayana Buddhist Religious and Charitable Trust challenging the Allahabad High Court order which observed that mere administration …

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an 'Observer' to oversee the proceedings for selection of 'Melsanthies' in Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple, for the year 2022-23.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Monday sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government in a plea filed by Dr Subramanian Swamy challenging certain provisions of the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act XXII of 1959 giving control to the State government over appointments of Archakas in Hindu temples. Dr Swamy appeared as a party-in-person before the …

Can't Make A Hasty Decision In The Matter: Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Appointment Of Melshanti At Sabarimala Temple
3 years, 5 months ago

Can't Make A Hasty Decision In The Matter: Kerala High Court Refuses To Stay Appointment Of Melshanti At Sabarimala Temple

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board calling for applications to the post of Melshanti at the Sabarimala Temple only from Malayala Brahmins. The notification issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board inviting applications for the posts of Sabarimala and Malikappuram Melsanthis stipulated that the applicants must be from the Malayala …

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling
3 years, 9 months ago

Sabarimala back in Kerala polls, now CPM speaks for bhakts over Supreme Court ruling

India Today  

In 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a law that prevented women aged 10-50 from entering Lord Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district. This prompted the Kerala minister to say, “This should never have happened.” WHAT HAPPENED IN 2018 The LDF government had irked the devotees of Lord Ayyappa by forming a 620-km “renaissance” wall on January 1, …

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17
4 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala related cases in Supreme Court from February 17

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court will commence from February 17 the hearing on issues relating to gender justice vis-a-vis essential religious practices. It held on Monday that a five-judge bench, in a limited review jurisdiction, could refer to a larger bench the question of law germane to the issue before the court. Upholding the November 14, 2019 reference order by …

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala verdict: Kerala Govt to consult legal experts for 'more clarity'

India TV News  

The left government would consult legal experts to get more clarity on the Supreme Court's Sabarimala verdict but it seems that the earlier order on allowing entry of women of all age groups still stands, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi Thursday said a larger bench will re-examine various religious …

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case
5 years, 1 month ago

Political parties in Kerala welcome SC decision in Sabarimala case

India TV News  

Political parties in Kerala on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to refer its September 28, 2018 order allowing women of all ages into the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala to a larger bench. Hailing the verdict, Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala asked the Left-led state government "not to create issues" by providing security and taking women in the …

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity
5 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala case: SC refuses to stay entry of women into temple, govt waits legal clarity

India Today  

Days before the gates of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala are scheduled to open for the annual Mandala pilgrimage, the Supreme Court has decided to leave the issue of access of women to the Temple open. "The debate about the constitutional validity of practices entailing into restriction of entry of women generally in the place of worship is not limited …

Private Bill on Sabarimala In Lok Sabha: Who said What [Read Bill]
5 years, 6 months ago

Private Bill on Sabarimala In Lok Sabha: Who said What [Read Bill]

Live Law  

The Member of Parliament from Kerala, NK Premachandran, on Friday, introduced a private member bell which has effect of overturning the Supreme Court verdict in Sabarimala case. The bill titled as 'Sabarimala Sreedharma Sastha Temple Act, 2019' gives definition to three terms: "conversion", with its grammatical variations, includes alteration or change of whatever nature; "religious practice" includes custom, tradition or …

Kerala MP To Move Private Bill To Overcome SC's Judgment Allowing Women's Entry To Sabarimala Temple
5 years, 6 months ago

Kerala MP To Move Private Bill To Overcome SC's Judgment Allowing Women's Entry To Sabarimala Temple

Live Law  

Premachandran, the Member of Parliament from Kollam is set to seek leave to introduce a Bill viz. On September 28, 2018, the Apex court, by a 4:1 majority, permitted entry of women of all age groups to the Sabarimala temple, holding that 'devotion cannot be subjected to gender discrimination'. As per 'List of Business', the bill seeks to provide for …

Kerala: One of BJP's Lok Sabha election campaigns will be Sabarimala issue
5 years, 9 months ago

Kerala: One of BJP's Lok Sabha election campaigns will be Sabarimala issue

India TV News  

The Kerala unit of the BJP on Thursday made it clear that one of its Lok Sabha election campaigns will be the Sabarimala issue. Sreedharan Pillai said in a statement that if the Central government has the powers to bring out new laws to protect the sanctity of Sabarimala temple, then the BJP will do its best to see that …

Sabarimala: SC Dismisses Kerala Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court [Read Order]
5 years, 9 months ago

Sabarimala: SC Dismisses Kerala Govt's Plea To Transfer Petitions Pending Before HC To Supreme Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

Hearing an application for the transfer to itself of petitions over the Sabarimala Temple entry controversy pending in the Kerala High Court, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the government of Kerala to approach the High Court for the modification of the interim directions. The petitions were filed in the High Court against the security measures adopted by the government …

Sabarimala row: Kerala govt opposes pleas seeking review of SC verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine
5 years, 11 months ago

Sabarimala row: Kerala govt opposes pleas seeking review of SC verdict allowing entry of women of all ages into shrine

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Wednesday vehemently opposed a batch of petitions seeking review of the Supreme Court verdict allowing the entry of women of all ages into the Sabarimala shrine. Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta appearing for the Kerala government told the bench also comprising justices R F Nariman, A M Khanwilkar, D Y Chandrachud and Indu Malhotra that there was …

SC Directs Kerala Govt To Give Adequate Protection To Two Women Who Entered Sabarimala [Read Order]
5 years, 11 months ago

SC Directs Kerala Govt To Give Adequate Protection To Two Women Who Entered Sabarimala [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the state of Kerala to ensure that Bindu and Kanaka Durga, the two women who had entered the Sabarimala Temple on Janaury 2, are provided "adequate security, round-the-clock". The bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had awarded an urgent hearing on their petition, after it was mentioned by Senior Advocate Indira Jaising on …

Sabarimala temple row: CPM, BJP trade charges on violence in Kerala; UN calls for respecting rule of law
6 years ago

Sabarimala temple row: CPM, BJP trade charges on violence in Kerala; UN calls for respecting rule of law

Firstpost  

The violent protests which erupted across Kerala this week over the Sabarimala temple controversy sparked off a number of reactions on Twitter. The violent protests which erupted across Kerala this week over the Sabarimala temple controversy sparked off a number of reactions on Twitter, with some calling for respecting the sentiments of the devotees and some others criticising the earlier …

Kerala MP Urges Centre To Bring In Legislation to Overcome SC's Sabarimala Verdict
6 years ago

Kerala MP Urges Centre To Bring In Legislation to Overcome SC's Sabarimala Verdict

Live Law  

A Member of Parliament from Kerala, last week, urged the Central Government to bring in legislative measures to overcome the Supreme Court verdict permitting entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala shrine. Even though Hon'ble Court's verdict was for espousing gender. Even though Hon'ble Court's verdict was for espousing gender equality, overwhelming majority of the protesters against the verdict …

Sabarimala row: SC refuses urgent hearing on Kerala govt's plea against three-member panel to oversee security
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala row: SC refuses urgent hearing on Kerala govt's plea against three-member panel to oversee security

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court recently appointed a three-member panel to oversee security and other arrangements at the historic hill-top shrine in Kerala following recent incidents of violence there. New Delhi: The Supreme Court Friday refused to accord an urgent hearing to the Kerala government’s plea challenging the High Court order to appoint a three-member monitoring committee to oversee security and …

Sabarimala Row: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on Kerala govt's plea against panel to oversee security
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala Row: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on Kerala govt's plea against panel to oversee security

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to give an urgent hearing into a plea by the Kerala government challenging the High Court order to appoint a three-member monitoring committee to oversee security and other activities at the Sabarimala temple. A top court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi that was hearing the case, said the state government's fresh plea …

Sabarimala: SC Declines Urgent Hearing On Kerala Govt.'s Plea For Transfer Of Pending Petitions Before HC To SC
6 years, 1 month ago

Sabarimala: SC Declines Urgent Hearing On Kerala Govt.'s Plea For Transfer Of Pending Petitions Before HC To SC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday turned down the request for an early hearing on Kerala government’s application seeking the transfer to the apex court of the petitions pending in the High Court of Kerala in relation to Sabarimala temple.Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi observed that the matter shall come up on the docket in the normal course, not on an urgent …

Kerala Govt Seeks Transfer Of Sabarimala Petitions From High Court To SC
6 years, 1 month ago

Kerala Govt Seeks Transfer Of Sabarimala Petitions From High Court To SC

Live Law  

The Government of Kerala has filed an application seeking transfer of petitions pending in the High Court of Kerala in relation to Sabarimala temple to the Supreme Court.The Government has specified twenty three petitions which are pending consideration of the High Court. The Government of Kerala has filed an application seeking transfer of petitions pending in the High Court of …

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