Madras High Court Orders Shutdown Of Fake Websites Misleading Devotees, Earning Profit In Name Of Temples
2 years, 1 month ago

Madras High Court Orders Shutdown Of Fake Websites Misleading Devotees, Earning Profit In Name Of Temples

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has ordered closure of all illegal/unauthorised websites that have been created in the name of temples and which have been collecting funds from the devotees by misleading them. Thus, the court held that apart from the official website of the temple, the third parties should not be allowed to maintain websites in the name of temples and collect funds. The court also suggested that the existing websites of the temples could be revamped to provide online services regarding rituals and poojas. The court also directed officials of the Cyber crime wing to take immediate action whenever complaints are received with respect to bogus websites.

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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India Today  

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Live Law  

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Live Law  

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1 year, 2 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 4 months ago

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Live Law  

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3 years, 9 months ago

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India Today  

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4 years, 6 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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5 years, 6 months ago

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ABP News  

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5 years, 7 months ago

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The Hindu  

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6 years, 3 months ago

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Firstpost  

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8 years, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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12 years, 10 months ago

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Firstpost  

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15 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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