Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court has prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State. Apart from these conditions the court had also given a direction therein to insist a dress code for men and women, including children to enhance the spiritual ambience among the devotees, thronging to worship God/Goddesses. It was pointed out that Sree Somnath Temple had recently imposed a dress code banning short skirts and shorts by exhibiting a board about 200 metres away from the main temple to the effect that “not allowed inside the temple improper disrespectful dress.” The court also mentioned that Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams which manages country’s richest temple in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh started implementing a dress code for everyone including VIP pilgrims who visited the temple. The Court ordered that from January 1 men should wear a “dhoti or pyjama with upper cloth or formal pants and shirts” to temples and women should wear “a sari or a half sari or churidhar with upper cloth.” Children could wear “any fully covered dress.” “The temples which are not coming within the purview of the Government shall enforce their own dress code.

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Jejuri Khandoba Temple implements dress code for devotees
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Jejuri Khandoba Temple implements dress code for devotees

Hindustan Times  

The trust managing the Khandoba temple at Jejuri on Monday announced the implementation of dress code for devotees visiting the holy place and released official guidelines. As per the new rule enforced by Shri Martand Dev Sansthan, Jejuri, devotees will be required to wear traditional Indian attire to enter the temple for darshan. Abhijit Devkate, trustee, Shri Martand Dev Sansthan, …

Caste-Based Temple Administration Not A Religious Practice, Cannot Be Protected Under Articles 25, 26 Of Constitution: Madras High Court
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Caste-Based Temple Administration Not A Religious Practice, Cannot Be Protected Under Articles 25, 26 Of Constitution: Madras High Court

Live Law  

Promoting its idea for a casteless society, the Madras High Court recently observed that no caste could claim ownership of a temple and that administering a temple by a particular caste was not a religious practice that could be protected under Article 25 and Article 26 of the Constitution. Thus, the claim that only particular caste owns a temple or …

Karnataka High Court directs management of Kattemadu Mahamruthyunjaya Mahadeshwara temple in Madikeri to allow entry of devotees in any decent traditional clothes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court directs management of Kattemadu Mahamruthyunjaya Mahadeshwara temple in Madikeri to allow entry of devotees in any decent traditional clothes

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday directed the office-bearers of Sri Mahamruthyunjaya Mahadeshwara temple in Kattemadu village of Madikeri in Kodagu district “not to prevent any person wearing traditional clothes that are decent enough” from entering the temple premises. The petitioners questioned the recent decision of the management committee not to allow entry to the temple in traditional Kodava …

Kerala temple to drop century-old custom, let men wear shirts inside
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kerala temple to drop century-old custom, let men wear shirts inside

The Hindu  

Men can worship at Sree Gowreeswara Temple, Cherai, wearing shirts starting February 4. The temple authorities have decided to drop the nearly century-old practice of making men shed their upper clothes to worship at the temple. Swami Sathchidananda of Sivagiri Madhom, who recently flagged the issue, will make a public pronouncement at a public meeting to be held on the …

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to enforce dress code, ban short skirts
2 months ago

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple to enforce dress code, ban short skirts

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai's renowned Siddhivinayak Temple has announced a new dress code policy aimed at preserving the sanctity of the temple and ensuring a respectful environment for all devotees. The decision to implement this dress code follows multiple complaints from devotees regarding inappropriate dressing within the temple premises. The implementation of the dress code and eco-friendly initiatives reflects the temple's commitment to …

Mumbai: Siddhivinayak temple to prohibit entry in ‘short skirts, revealing clothes’, urges visitors to opt Indian attire
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2 months ago

Mumbai: Siddhivinayak temple to prohibit entry in ‘short skirts, revealing clothes’, urges visitors to opt Indian attire

Live Mint  

Encouraging visitors to opt for decent attire for Siddhivinayak darshan, Mumbai famous temple is set to prohibit the entry of devotees in short skirts or revealing clothes, reported PTI on Tuesday. Devotees would have to wear decent and body-covering clothes for darshan at Siddhivinayak Ganesh temple, said Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust in a notice. Devotees in trousers with cuts …

No short skirt or revealing clothes: Siddhivinayak Temple announces dress code for devotees
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2 months ago

No short skirt or revealing clothes: Siddhivinayak Temple announces dress code for devotees

The Hindu  

Devotees wearing short skirts or revealing clothes will not be allowed in the famous Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai from next week, as per a dress code announced on Tuesday. The Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust said devotees would have to wear decent and body-covering clothes, preferably decent Indian attire. ‘Starting next week, devotees wearing revealing or inappropriate attire will not …

Siddhivinayak temple bans short clothes, asks devotees to wear ‘Indian attire’
2 months ago

Siddhivinayak temple bans short clothes, asks devotees to wear ‘Indian attire’

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak temple on Tuesday issued a dress code for devotees, barring short skirts and revealing clothes. The notice announced by the Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust said that devotees will have to wear decent clothing, preferably Indian attire, a report from news agency PTI said. The dress code will come into force next week, wherein devotees wearing revealing …

Ban on wearing shorts at Siddhivinayak Temple | New dress code guidelines for visitors
2 months ago

Ban on wearing shorts at Siddhivinayak Temple | New dress code guidelines for visitors

India TV News  

Siddhivinayak Temple, one of Mumbai’s most prominent and revered places of worship, has introduced a new dress code policy for devotees seeking to enter the temple for darshan. In an official statement, the Siddhivinayak Shrine Trust announced that only visitors dressed in traditional Indian attire or full-covering clothing will be allowed entry for darshan. Both men and women are encouraged …

'No Mini Skirts, Torn Jeans': Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple Imposes Dress Code For Devotees
3 months, 1 week ago

'No Mini Skirts, Torn Jeans': Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple Imposes Dress Code For Devotees

ABP News  

The Shri Banke Bihari Mandir in Mathura town of Uttar Pradesh has come up with a banner outside the temple prescribing dress code for devotees desisting dresses like mini skirts and torn jeans. While the dress code has been imposed by many temples in the Braj region, but its a first at the Banke Bihari temple. #WATCH | Mathura: Shri …

Ban on ‘improper’ dresses of devotees seeking Lord Jagannath darshan at Puri comes into force
1 year, 2 months ago

Ban on ‘improper’ dresses of devotees seeking Lord Jagannath darshan at Puri comes into force

The Hindu  

January 01, 2024 05:00 pm | Updated 08:37 pm IST - Bhubneshwar A dress code meant to discourage devotees from wearing “improper” clothes came into force at the Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, on Monday. In October, the Shree Jagannath Temple Management Committee had decided not to allow devotees wearing inappropriate clothes into the temple, from January 1, 2024. Since Shree …

Dress code for devotees entering Jagannath temple begins from today
1 year, 2 months ago

Dress code for devotees entering Jagannath temple begins from today

Hindustan Times  

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration has asked the devotees visiting the iconic temple in Puri in Odisha to not wear clothes such as shorts, ripped jeans and skirts from today while entering the temple premises and said that police and the temple servitors would keep an eye on anyone wearing “indecent” clothes. The temple administration chief administrator Ranjan Kumar Das …

Puri Jagannath Temple Issues Dress Code For Devotees
1 year, 5 months ago

Puri Jagannath Temple Issues Dress Code For Devotees

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneshwar: Devotees visiting Lord Jagannath temple at Puri in Odisha will now have to dress themselves decently to offer prayer at the shrine. As per the new dress rules, devotees wearing half-pants, ripped jeans, and sleeveless dresses will be barred from entering the temple. Srimandir managing committee member, Madhav Mohapatra said, “The SJTA requests the devotees to come to the …

Congress' Karan Singh supports introduction of dress codes at temples
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress' Karan Singh supports introduction of dress codes at temples

The Hindu  

Veteran Congress leader Karan Singh on Friday came forward to support the introduction of dress codes in various temples across the country, asserting that individuals visiting these sacred places should dress appropriately and modestly. The Bawe Wali Mata temple management in Jammu and Kashmir recently introduced a dress code, urging visitors to dress "decently" by covering their heads and refraining …

'No ribbed jeans': UP's Khatu Shyam temple implements dress code for devotees | DETAILS
1 year, 9 months ago

'No ribbed jeans': UP's Khatu Shyam temple implements dress code for devotees | DETAILS

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh: A dress code has been implemented for both men and women entering the premises of the Khatu Shyam temple. Barsana's Radharani temple had banned 'short clothes' Earlier, the Barsana's Radharani temple had banned the entry of people wearing half-pants, Bermuda shorts, and mini skirts. A Temple in Shimla had also banned the entry of people wearing short-length clothes …

Aligarh: Temple bans entry to Muslims, puts dress code for Hindus
1 year, 10 months ago

Aligarh: Temple bans entry to Muslims, puts dress code for Hindus

Op India  

An ancient Hanuman Temple in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh has implemented a new policy that restricts entry for Muslim men and women. The temple’s priest has issued guidelines emphasizing that Hindu devotees should not worship in the temple while wearing torn jeans or inappropriate attire. According to him, the reason behind this decision is that Muslims do not visit the …

Summer Dress Code: Madras High Court Makes Black Robes Optional For Advocates Between April To June Every Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Summer Dress Code: Madras High Court Makes Black Robes Optional For Advocates Between April To June Every Year

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has said that wearing of gowns for lawyers would be optional between April 1 and June 30 of every year. Collar bands and black coats are however still compulsory, the Registrar General said in a circular. Considering the request, the full court consisting of all the judges of the Madras High Court as now resolved to …

Tribunals Have No Authority To Issue Instructions On Dress Code Of Advocates Appearing Before Them: Madras High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Tribunals Have No Authority To Issue Instructions On Dress Code Of Advocates Appearing Before Them: Madras High Court

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has quashed a notification issued by the Registrar of NCLT which made it mandatory for advocates appearing before any bench of NCLT to wear gowns. Earlier, a bench of Justice K Ravichandrabaabu and Justice TS Sivagnanam had ordered an interim stay on the operation of the order holding it to be in conflict with the Rules …

SC rejects PIL for common dress code in educational institutes
2 years, 6 months ago

SC rejects PIL for common dress code in educational institutes

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a direction to the Centre, states and union territories to implement a common dress code for staffers and students in registered educational institutions. The PIL, which was filed through lawyers Ashwini Upadhyay and Ashwani Dubey, had sought a direction to the Centre to set up a judicial …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code In Schools
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Uniform Dress Code In Schools

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to entertain a petition seeking Common Dress Code in all registered and recognised educational institutions for staff and students. According to the petitioner, Nikhil Upadhyay, a Common Dress Code will secure equality of status and social equality as well as promote fraternity, dignity and national integration. It is very essential to introduce …

Hijab Case : Can Religious Clothing Be Worn In A Govt Institution In A Secular Country? Supreme Court Asks During Hearing [Day 1]
2 years, 6 months ago

Hijab Case : Can Religious Clothing Be Worn In A Govt Institution In A Secular Country? Supreme Court Asks During Hearing [Day 1]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Monday, heard a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka High Court's judgment which upheld the ban on wearing hijab by Muslim girl students in some schools and colleges in the State.The matter was heard by the bench comprising Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia. The Supreme Court, on Monday, heard a batch of petitions challenging the …

Hijab Ban | Prescription Of Uniform Dress Code For All Students Serves 'Constitutional Secularism': Karnataka High Court
3 years ago

Hijab Ban | Prescription Of Uniform Dress Code For All Students Serves 'Constitutional Secularism': Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday, while upholding the ban on wearing hijab in government colleges, observed that prescription of a uniform for all students will promote a sense of "constitutional secularism" within the institution. "The school regulations prescribing dress code for all the students as one homogenous class, serve constitutional secularism", the Court observed.A Full Bench. "The school regulations …

Devotees Expected To Enter Temples In Proper Dress Code; Temples Having Dress Code May Fix Visible Sign Boards : Madras High Court
3 years ago

Devotees Expected To Enter Temples In Proper Dress Code; Temples Having Dress Code May Fix Visible Sign Boards : Madras High Court

Live Law  

In a plea for a mandatory dress code to allow entry into temples, Madras High Court has observed that devotees are expected to enter the temple premises in proper dress code.However, the Court also held that it cannot issue a general direction to all temples to put up signboards prescribing the dress code as suggested by the petitioner.A division bench …

Hijab row: I believe all religions must accept school dress code, says Amit Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

Hijab row: I believe all religions must accept school dress code, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

In an exclusive interview, the home minister said that every student should function according to the dress code and uniform mandated by the education institution Amid the raging Hijab controversy in Karnataka, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has told Network18 in an exclusive interview that he personally believes all religions must adhere to school dress codes. Speaking to Network18 Group …

India hijab row: Supreme court refuses to interfere as lower court bans religious clothes in colleges
3 years, 1 month ago

India hijab row: Supreme court refuses to interfere as lower court bans religious clothes in colleges

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India’s Supreme Court has said …

Dress Code Row | There Is An Effort To Divide The Country By Religion, Says Madras High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

Dress Code Row | There Is An Effort To Divide The Country By Religion, Says Madras High Court

ABP News  

New Delhi: Pointing out that India was a secular nation, the Madras High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the growing tendency of certain forces arousing religious disharmony in the country. The High Court lamented that certain forces have of late raised controversies relating to dress code and it is spreading all over India. Stating “there is an effort to …

What is paramount: Country or religion? asks Madras High Court
3 years, 1 month ago

What is paramount: Country or religion? asks Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday expressed its anguish over issues related to religious dress code being flared up to inflame communal passions. The court was hearing two public interest litigation petitions which insisted that only Hindus should be permitted to enter temple complexes and that even they should be sporting distinct Sanathana Dharma marks on their forehead, besides wearing …

"Advocates' Dress Code Against India's Climate, Band Is Religious Symbol Of Christianity": PIL In Allahabad HC, Notice Issued To BCI
3 years, 8 months ago

"Advocates' Dress Code Against India's Climate, Band Is Religious Symbol Of Christianity": PIL In Allahabad HC, Notice Issued To BCI

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Friday issued a notice to the Bar Council of India on a plea seeking a ban on the existing dress code of black coat and robes prescribed for lawyers alleging that the same is against the climate conditions of India. The plea has been moved by party-in-person Ashok Pande who has also urged the Court …

Why Civilised Dress Only for Devotees, Not Priests? Activist Trupti Desai on Shirdi Temple Trust Advisory
4 years, 3 months ago

Why Civilised Dress Only for Devotees, Not Priests? Activist Trupti Desai on Shirdi Temple Trust Advisory

News 18  

Against the backdrop of the Shirdi Saibaba temple trust's appeal to devotees be dressed in a "civilised manner, social activist Trupti Desai has asked why there are different yardsticks for devotees and priests. In a video message on Tuesday evening, Desai said the temple trust's move to put up such boards for devotees is an insult to the freedom of …

Visiting Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi? Make Sure to Dress in 'Civilised' Clothes as per 'Indian Culture'
4 years, 3 months ago

Visiting Sai Baba Temple in Shirdi? Make Sure to Dress in 'Civilised' Clothes as per 'Indian Culture'

News 18  

The Saibaba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has put up boards appealing to devotees to be dressed in a “civilised” manner, or as per the “Indian culture”, when they come to the sacred place to offer prayers. When contacted, Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust’s Chief Executive Officer Kanhuraj Bagate told PTI on Tuesday that it is just an appeal, and …

Don't deny students, candidates right to wear hijab, carry kirpan: Delhi minorities body tells govt departments
6 years, 2 months ago

Don't deny students, candidates right to wear hijab, carry kirpan: Delhi minorities body tells govt departments

Firstpost  

The Delhi Minorities Commission has asked city government departments to allow minorities to wear dresses and carry articles as per their religious beliefs when appearing in recruitment and academic tests. New Delhi: The Delhi Minorities Commission has asked city government departments to allow minorities to wear dresses and carry articles as per their religious beliefs when appearing in recruitment and …

Breaking: Now Devotees At Any Religious Places In India Can Complain To Court About Mismanagement And Harassment [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

Breaking: Now Devotees At Any Religious Places In India Can Complain To Court About Mismanagement And Harassment [Read Order]

Live Law  

By way of illustration the parties have mentioned Kamakhya Temple, Assam; Kalibari Temple at Calcutta, Pracheen Hanuman Mandir at Jamuna Bazar, Delhi, Tiruchendur Temple at Tamil Nadu and Dargah Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, Ajmer.In a major development, the Supreme Court on Thursday extended to all religious institutions across India its directions with regard to proper management of temples. By way of …

No dress code in Karnataka temples, says Rudrappa Manappa Lamani
7 years, 5 months ago

No dress code in Karnataka temples, says Rudrappa Manappa Lamani

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: Minister for Muzrai, Rudrappa Manappa Lamani appears completely against the idea of imposing a strict dress code for devotees at temples in the state given his own experience at the Guruvayur temple in Kerala. How can I then support a dress code in temples in Karnataka,” he asked, when asked for his views on the subject by Deccan Chronicle. …

Right of women to have the choice of dress based on religious injunctions is a fundamental Right; Kerala HC allows Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for AIPMT [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Right of women to have the choice of dress based on religious injunctions is a fundamental Right; Kerala HC allows Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for AIPMT [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

High Court of Kerala has Today granted permission for Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for the All India Pre-Medical Test- 2016 on the condition that they should be present at the examination hall half an hour before the exam for frisking if necessary.Allowing the Petition filed by Amnah Bint Basheer a candidate for All India Pre-Medical Entrance Test 2016 scheduled …

Right of women to have the choice of dress based on religious injunctions is a fundamental Right; Kerala HC allows Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for AIPMT [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Right of women to have the choice of dress based on religious injunctions is a fundamental Right; Kerala HC allows Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for AIPMT [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

High Court of Kerala has Today granted permission for Muslim Girls to wear Hijab for the All India Pre-Medical Test- 2016 on the condition that they should be present at the examination hall half an hour before the exam for frisking if necessary.Allowing the Petition filed by Amnah Bint Basheer a candidate for All India Pre-Medical Entrance Test 2016 scheduled …

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DBA Division Bench of Madras High Court has set aside the Single Judge’s Order prescribing dress Code for devotees to enter Temples in Tamil Nadu. Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DB A Division Bench of …

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]
8 years, 11 months ago

Madras High Court DB quashes Dress Code for Temple Entry [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DBA Division Bench of Madras High Court has set aside the Single Judge’s Order prescribing dress Code for devotees to enter Temples in Tamil Nadu. Courts are not entitled to create a controversy and adjudicate upon the same, said the DB A Division Bench of …

Madras HC adjourned PIL against preventing women from entering temples during a particular period
9 years, 2 months ago

Madras HC adjourned PIL against preventing women from entering temples during a particular period

Live Law  

The Madras High Court adjourned a PIL seeking to declare a rule of Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department as unconstitutional, preventing women from entering temples during a particular period, by two months.A PIL filed by a woman of Villupuram district seeking to declare Rule 3 of the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry Authorisation Act 1947, as. The Madras …

Madras HC adjourned PIL against preventing women from entering temples during a particular period
9 years, 2 months ago

Madras HC adjourned PIL against preventing women from entering temples during a particular period

Live Law  

The Madras High Court adjourned a PIL seeking to declare a rule of Tamil Nadu’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department as unconstitutional, preventing women from entering temples during a particular period, by two months.A PIL filed by a woman of Villupuram district seeking to declare Rule 3 of the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry Authorisation Act 1947, as. The Madras …

Tradition, culture not fixed entities, says judge
9 years, 2 months ago

Tradition, culture not fixed entities, says judge

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: The final hearing on the appeals against a dress code for entering temples administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment department in Tamil Nadu witnessed interesting arguments and insightful observations by Justice V. Ramasubramanian on Monday. “Tradition and culture keep changing over time and one generation cannot follow the practices observed by the previous generation,” the judge said …

Madras High Court suspends dress code in temples
9 years, 2 months ago

Madras High Court suspends dress code in temples

Deccan Chronicle  

Madurai: The Madras High Court on Monday stayed a controversial order of a single judge, imposing a dress code for devotees visiting temples across Tamil Nadu, on a batch of petitions challenging the order on the ground that it was “discriminatory”. Besides, the Tamil Nadu Temple Entry authorisation Act 1947 and rules are already governing the field,and there was no …

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order
9 years, 2 months ago

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order

Live Law  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday reportedly suspended an earlier order of a Single Judge which had prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State.The order has been stayed till January 18 by a division bench comprising Justices V. Ramasubramanian and. …

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order
9 years, 2 months ago

Dress Code for Temples: Madras HC Division Bench imposes interim stay on Single Judge Order

Live Law  

The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Monday reportedly suspended an earlier order of a Single Judge which had prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State.The order has been stayed till January 18 by a division bench comprising Justices V. Ramasubramanian and. …

Stipulating Dress Code for Advocates cannot be termed as either Arbitrary or Unreasonable: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]
9 years, 3 months ago

Stipulating Dress Code for Advocates cannot be termed as either Arbitrary or Unreasonable: Kerala HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

“The dress worn by the Advocate clearly induces the seriousness of purpose and a sense of decorum which are highly necessary and conducive for the dispensation of justice”- Justice A.M. ShaffiqueThe High Court of Kerala has dismissed a writ petition challenging the present dress code of advocates prescribed by the Bar Council of India under Section 49 of the Advocates …

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC prescribes “dress code” for devotees to Enter the Temples [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a recent judgment, the Madras High Court has prescribed a dress code for men, women and even children to visit temples maintained by Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department across the State. Apart from these conditions the court had also given a direction therein to insist a dress code for men and women, including children to enhance the spiritual …

Madras HC directs authorities to implement dress code for devotees
9 years, 3 months ago

Madras HC directs authorities to implement dress code for devotees

India TV News  

Madurai: Madras High court yesterday directed Tamil Nadu Government and Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department to implement dress code for devotees coming to offer worship in temples to enhance spiritual ambiance. Therefore prescribing dress code for devotees coming to worship in temples of Tamil Nadu was inevitable so as to enhance the spiritual ambiance among devotees. The judge said …

Kerala HC allows two Muslim girls to wear hijab during AIPMT test, but they'll be frisked
9 years, 8 months ago

Kerala HC allows two Muslim girls to wear hijab during AIPMT test, but they'll be frisked

Firstpost  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed two Muslim girls to wear full-sleeved dresses and head scarves for the AIPMT examination to be held on 25 July The Kerala High Court on Tuesday allowed two Muslim girls to wear full-sleeved dresses and head scarves for the All India Pre-Medical Test to be held on 25 July, but on the condition …

Denial of Woman’s Right to wear her Religious Attire is not proper; Kerala HC allows Muslim girls to wear Hijab in AIPMT Exams [Read Order]
9 years, 8 months ago

Denial of Woman’s Right to wear her Religious Attire is not proper; Kerala HC allows Muslim girls to wear Hijab in AIPMT Exams [Read Order]

Live Law  

A Single Judge of Kerala High Court allowed two Muslim girl students to wear Hijab and full sleeve dress while appearing for the CBSE All-India Pre-Medical Entrance Test on 25th July. The new Dress Code introduced by CBSE prescribes to “Wear light clothes with half sleeves shirts, T-Shirts, kurta not having big buttons, brooch or any badge, flower and trousers …

Now, a dress code for devotees visiting the Tirumala temple
11 years, 10 months ago

Now, a dress code for devotees visiting the Tirumala temple

India Today  

Next time when you visit Tirumala and have the special break darshan of Lord Venkateshwara temple, ensure that you do not wear bermudas, shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops and for that matter, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts. Starting Wednesday, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams which manages the country's richest temple in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, started implementing a "dress code" …

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