Supreme Court Issues Notice On Hindu Dharma Parishad's Plea Seeking Appointment Of Trustee Committee In All Temples
3 years ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Hindu Dharma Parishad's Plea Seeking Appointment Of Trustee Committee In All Temples

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice in a SLP preferred by Hindu Dharma Parishad seeking appointment of Arangavalar Committee headed by Retired Judge in all Hindu Temples with a social activist, a devotee, a Scheduled Caste person and a woman as its Members to manage the Temples. Hindu Dharma Parishad had argued before the High Court that several Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu were not maintained well and they were destroyed. The High Court bench of Justices Pushpa Sathyanarayana and P Velmurugan taking into consideration that there was a statutory provision under Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowmments Act, 1959 had dismissed the writ. "Learned Advocate General pointed out that as per Section 47 of The Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959,, every Board of Trustees constituted under clause or clause shall consist of not less than three and not more than five persons, of whom one shall be a member of the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes and another one shall be a woman.

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Supreme Court refuses to entertain Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain's plea challenging demolition of 3 temples in Mayur Vihar, Delhi
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Supreme Court refuses to entertain Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain's plea challenging demolition of 3 temples in Mayur Vihar, Delhi

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The Supreme Court, on Thursday, refused to entertain a plea filed by Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain challenging the demolition notice to three temples located in Mayur Vihar Phase 2 in Delhi. — ANI March 20, 2025 Advocate Jain had filed a petition in the Supreme Court on behalf of committees of three temples, namely Purbi Delhi Kali Bari Samiti, Sri …

‘Courts can’t support perpetuation of caste’: Madras High Court
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‘Courts can’t support perpetuation of caste’: Madras High Court

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Commenting that the scourge of caste system creates division in society, leads to discrimination and violence, besides affecting growth, the Madras High Court has deplored the sections of society that are “yet to shed this unwanted baggage” even 75 years after the Constitution came into force. Anything towards perpetuation of caste can never be considered by any court of …

Madras High Court dismisses Nithyananda’s plea to appoint him as head of three mutts
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Madras High Court dismisses Nithyananda’s plea to appoint him as head of three mutts

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has dismissed an appeal filed by self-proclaimed godman Nithyananda seeking his appointment as head of three mutts in Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur districts. He had filed the appeal praying for a direction to appoint him as the head of Sri Somanatha Swami Temple and Mutt at Thiruvarur, Sri Arunachala Gnanadesikar Swami Temple and Mutt at Vedaranyam …

“You're Not Even In India”: Madras High Court Dismisses Nithyananda's Plea For Appointment As Madathipathi In Three Mutts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

“You're Not Even In India”: Madras High Court Dismisses Nithyananda's Plea For Appointment As Madathipathi In Three Mutts

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The Madras High Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal filed by Swami Nithyananda seeking to be appointed as the Madathipathi or Head of three Mutts - Sri Somanatha Swami Temple & Mutt at Thiruvarur, Sri Arunachala Gnanadesikar Swami Temple & Mutt at Vedaranyam, and Sri Po.Ka.Sathukal Madam at Vedaranyam. Nithyananda had submitted that he was nominated by Sri Swami Athamanada, …

Supreme Court relief to Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma row
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court relief to Udhayanidhi Stalin in Sanatana Dharma row

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain three writ petitions to initiate criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his September 2023 speech on Sanatana Dharma. A Bench headed by Justice Bela Trivedi questioned the maintainability of the writ petitions even as senior advocates Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Tamil Nadu, and P. Wilson, representing Mr. …

Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court puts Karnataka on notice over Chikkamagaluru shrine worship rights

India Today  

The Supreme Court has issued a stern directive to the Karnataka government to clarify its position on the contentious worship rights at a shrine in the state that holds religious significance for both Hindus and Muslims. The top court has granted the state eight more weeks to make a decision on the shrine in Chikkamagaluru, Datta Peeta, calling this the …

'Race, Religion, Caste & Language Human Constructs' : Supreme Court Says Caste No Bar For Appointment Of Non-Hereditary Temple Trustee
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'Race, Religion, Caste & Language Human Constructs' : Supreme Court Says Caste No Bar For Appointment Of Non-Hereditary Temple Trustee

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The Supreme Court recently reiterated the principle that the selection to positions of non-hereditary trustee of temples cannot be caste-based. The bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Aravind Kumar was hearing a challenge against the Kerala High Court order which set aside previous appointments of non-hereditary trustees in Devaswoms/Temples, which are controlled institutions under. The bench of Justice MM …

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to spell out its proposed actions over the appointment of the "Arangavalar Committee" for all Hindu temples in the state. "File an affidavit as to what you propose to do," a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar asked the Tamil Nadu government counsel.The direction came after the …

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit an affidavit detailing its proposed actions for appointing the "Arangavalar Committee" in the state’s Hindu temples. The plea, filed by the "Hindu Dharma Parishad”, suggested a trustee committee with diverse representation, including a retired judge, a social activist, devotees, women, and scheduled caste members. The Hindu Dharma Parishad …

Hindu Succession Act | Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench Conflicting Opinions On Female Hindu's Rights Under S.14
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Hindu Succession Act | Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench Conflicting Opinions On Female Hindu's Rights Under S.14

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The Supreme Court on Monday highlighted the inconsistencies and conflicting interpretations surrounding the interplay between Sections 14 and 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 which deals with the rights of Hindu females in property inherited or possessed by them.The bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Sandeep Mehta dealt with the. In Sadhu Singh's case, the Court said that …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: December 02, 2024 To December 08, 2024

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Index Citations Ashok v. State of Uttar Pradesh, Criminal Appeal No. Case Details: Irfan Khan v. State Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 945 The Supreme Court quashed the Arms Act case against the person accused of possessing a buttondar knife. Setting aside the High Court's decision, Mehta J. in the judgment observed that "the notification whereby, a buttondar knife having blade dimensions …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024
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Supreme Court Weekly Round-up: November 25, 2024 To December 01, 2024

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Index Citations M/S Ajay Protech Pvt. Case Details: State of Karnataka v. Chandrasha Criminal Appeal No.2646 Of 2024 Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 926 While convicting a government servant for taking a bribe of Rs.2000, the Supreme Court observed that it was not necessary for the amount involved to be substantial to draw the presumption under Section 20 of the Prevention of …

SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts
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SC Criticizes Telugu States District Courts

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Supreme Court was shocked with the conduct of judicial and administration proceedings in the district judiciary of the Telugu states, where judicial officers issued orders on a Sunday in the face of an apex court stay. The apex court expressed apprehensions over the aptitude of the presiding officers of the district courts in the two states, who could …

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks
4 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News  

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

Khammam Rama Temple Trustee Appointment Stayed
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Khammam Rama Temple Trustee Appointment Stayed

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar of the Telangana High Court passed an interim order directing the state endowments department and other authorities not to appoint a trust board for the Sri Kodandarama Sametha Kalakodeshwara Aalayam situated in Kalakodima, Khammam. Cement road laying tender under judicial lens Justice Surepalli Nanda of Telangana High Court took on file a writ plea challenging …

Supreme Court judgment backs validity of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar quota law
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Supreme Court judgment backs validity of Tamil Nadu’s Arunthathiyar quota law

The Hindu  

A majority judgment of the Supreme Court on Thursday has backed the constitutional validity of a Tamil Nadu law that offered preferential treatment among the Scheduled Castes to socially and educationally backward Arunthathiyars. The Tamil Nadu State Legislature had enacted the Tamil Nadu Arunthathiyars Reservation Act, 2009, to provide the Arunthathiyars reservation in appointments or posts in State services on …

Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Challenging TN Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Act
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Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Petition Challenging TN Hindu Religious And Charitable Endowments Act

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The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a petition challenging the Tamil Nadu Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act of 1959. The bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud opined that the petitioners approach the High Court instead. The CJI stated that the High Court is competent to hear such matters and suggested that the petitioners file their case there. " …

Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Declaration That Temples Are Not Public Authorities Under RTI Act
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Declaration That Temples Are Not Public Authorities Under RTI Act

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The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a public interest litigation filed seeking a declaration that temples in the State of Karnataka are not public authorities within the meaning of section 2 of the Right to Information Act, 2005. A division bench of Chief Justice N V Anjaria and Justice K V Aravind dismissed the petition filed by M/s Akhila …

Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]
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Supreme Court Weekly Digest With Subject /Statute Wise Index [April 1 to 13]

Live Law  

SUPREME COURT WEEKLY DIGEST APRIL 2024 PART 1 Citations 2024 LiveLaw 269 to 2024 LiveLaw 290 Abuse of Process of Law Abuse of process of law – Collusion between parties in tender process – Held, respondent no. Pankaj Singh v. State of Haryana, 2024 LiveLaw 274 Criminal procedure Code 1973; Section 439 and National Investigation Agency Act, 2008; Section 21 …

Supreme Court Dismisses Kerala Govt's Petition Challenging HC Direction To Pay Rs.1 Lakh Compensation To Man Illegally Detained As Maoist
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Kerala Govt's Petition Challenging HC Direction To Pay Rs.1 Lakh Compensation To Man Illegally Detained As Maoist

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Special Leave Petition filed by the State of Kerala challenging a 2019 judgment of the Kerala High Court which directed the State to grant Rs.1 lakh compensation to a man who was illegally detained by the police on suspicion of being a Maoist.A bench comprising Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and PB Varale dismissed the State' …

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old
1 year ago

Madras High Court Removes Observation In Judgment That Origin Of Caste System Is Less Than A Century Old

Live Law  

The Madras High court has now removed the remarks made about the origin of caste system from its recent judgement in the pleas challenging the continuation of office of Minister Udayanidhi Stalin, Minister Sekar Babu and MP A Raja. In the judgment uploaded on March 6th, Justice Anita Sumanth had observed as under, "This Court agrees unequivocally that there are …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Telangana Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Act
1 year ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Challenging Telangana Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Act

Live Law  

Today, the Supreme Court issued notice in a petition challenging the constitutional validity of the Telangana Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act 1987. Apart from challenging the constitutionality of the Act, the petition filed through Advocate-On-Record Rashi Bansal has also assailed orders passed by the commissioner of endowments appointing an Executive Officer for the temple. The petitioners, represented by Senior …

Fast Track Courts & Alternate Dispute Resolution Not Sufficient To Reduce Burden, Courts Should Curb Abuse Of Legal Procedures: Karnataka HC
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Fast Track Courts & Alternate Dispute Resolution Not Sufficient To Reduce Burden, Courts Should Curb Abuse Of Legal Procedures: Karnataka HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has observed that Courts should be very conscious and unless it is satisfied that the material evidence placed before it warrants exercise of power under Section 216, the powers under Section 216 of Cr.P.C. Unless the Courts dispense with such procedures which are totally unnecessary and causes no prejudice to the parties if they are dispensed …

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 – January 21, 2024
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: January 15 – January 21, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Sabu Varghese v. Viju P. Varghese & Ors., 2024 LiveLaw 42 Dr. Annie Mareena Issac V Employees State Insurance Corporation, 2024 LiveLaw 43 XXX & Ors. Kerala HC Refers To Division Bench Case title: Lekshmi M V Sudhamony Amma Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 45 The Kerala High Court has referred the decision of a single judge in Natarajan T.K. …

Job Predominant Source Of Livelihood, Snatching It Away Offends Fundamental Right To Life: Karnataka High Court On Dismissal Sans Inquiry
1 year, 2 months ago

Job Predominant Source Of Livelihood, Snatching It Away Offends Fundamental Right To Life: Karnataka High Court On Dismissal Sans Inquiry

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has said that Grama Panchayat cannot dismiss an employee only if a criminal case is registered against him. A division bench of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit dismissed the appeal filed by Attikaribettu Grama Panchayath challenging a Single Judge's order whereby one Ganesha's dismissal from service was set aside with a …

Karnataka High Court declines to quash criminal case against eight persons over denying temple entry to Scheduled Caste family
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka High Court declines to quash criminal case against eight persons over denying temple entry to Scheduled Caste family

The Hindu  

Observing that untouchability, including denial of entry into temples, is, unfortunately, persisting in rural areas despite its abolition, the High Court of Karnataka has declined to quash a criminal case registered against eight persons belonging to different ‘upper’ castes for preventing a Scheduled Caste family from entering a temple and assaulting them. This attitude of the petitioners is undoubtedly regressive …

Supreme Court Declines Tamil Nadu's Plea To Allow It To Appoint Archakas To Agamic Temples, Refuses To Vacate Status Quo
1 year, 4 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 …

Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday did not vacate or modify its September 25 interim order issuing status quo in the Archakaship in temples governed by age-old Agamas in Tamil Nadu. The status quo order was passed on the basis of a series of petitions alleging that the Tamil Nadu government was attempting to appoint “non-believers” as Archakas, contrary to the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up(23rd-29th October)
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round-Up(23rd-29th October)

Live Law  

Nominal Index Tottempudi Salalith v State Bank Of India 2023 LiveLaw 914 M/S Unibros v. All India Radio, 2023 LiveLaw 918 Debasish Paul v. Amal Boral, 2023 LiveLaw 919 Mumtaz Yarud Dowla Waqf v. M/S Badam Balakrishna Hotel Pvt Ltd. 2023 LiveLaw 920 Manmohan Gopal v. State Of Chhattisgarh, 2023 LiveLaw 921 Ambalal Parihar v. State of Rajasthan and ors, …

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Tags Plea Seeking FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin with Similar Petition
1 year, 6 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Tags Plea Seeking FIR against Udhayanidhi Stalin with Similar Petition

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday tagged a petition seeking the registration of a first information report against Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma', with another plea in which the court issued notice last week. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M Trivedi was hearing a writ petition filed by …

Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Fairness In Selection Of Melsanthies Of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Temples
1 year, 6 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 …

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Issues Notice To Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin
1 year, 6 months ago

Sanatana Dharma Row | Supreme Court Issues Notice To Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea seeking the registration of a first information report against Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remarks about 'Sanatana Dharma'. The Court issued notice to the respondents in the petition, including the State of Tamil Nadu and Udhayanidhi Stalin. A bench of Justices Aniruddha Bose and …

No Bar In Assessee Seeking Restoration Of Appeal After Being Unsuccessful In Availing Amnesty Scheme: Supreme Court
1 year, 6 months ago

No Bar In Assessee Seeking Restoration Of Appeal After Being Unsuccessful In Availing Amnesty Scheme: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has ruled that since appeal is a statutory remedy, the assessee cannot be barred from seeking restoration of the appeal which was withdrawn by him as a pre-condition for availing the benefit under an Amnesty scheme, if the assessee is subsequently unsuccessful in availing the benefit of the scheme. The court thus set aside the order of …

Supreme Court Seeks TN Govt View On Plea Against HC Allowing Transfer Of Archakas From One Agamic Temple To Another
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks TN Govt View On Plea Against HC Allowing Transfer Of Archakas From One Agamic Temple To Another

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently sought the response of the state of Tamil Nadu regarding transfer of temple Archaka from one Agamic Temple to another Agamic Temple and the role required to be played by the appointing authority, in the absence of an elected trustee.A bench Justice M.M. The Supreme Court recently sought the response of the state of Tamil Nadu …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 19 to June 25
1 year, 9 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: June 19 to June 25

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from the Madras High Court Citations: 2023 LiveLaw 169 To 2023 LiveLaw 173 NOMINAL INDEX Aarur Tamilnadam v S Sankar and others, 2023 Livelaw 169 Sudha Sarveshkumar v Chief Secretary and others, 2023 LiveLaw 170 Elephant G Rajendran v The Registrar General and others, 2023 Livelaw 171 Kannaian Naidu and others v Kamsala Ammal …

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Order Of Kerala High Court That Annuled CPI(M) MLA A Raja's Election From Reserved Constituency

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the order of the Kerala High Court that had declared the election of CPI MLA A. Raja from Devikulam reserved constituency as void, on the ground that a practising Christian could not be a Scheduled Caste member. The Kerala High Court on 20th March 2023 had annulled the CPM MLA’s election stating that he …

5 arguments made by J Sai Deepak in Sabarimala priest appointment case
2 years ago

5 arguments made by J Sai Deepak in Sabarimala priest appointment case

Op India  

On February 25 this year, advocate J Sai Deepak argued before the Kerala High Court about the need to protect the traditions of the Sabarimala temple and not entertain external intervention in its affairs including the appointment of priests. Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa- https://t.co/DZzzQLgfyh pic.twitter.com/dRDpv3wdzO — Sai Deepak J March 12, 2023 While emphasising that the petitions challenging the Travancore Dewaswom …

Supreme Court Directs Tamil Nadu To File Status Report On Appointment of Trustee Committees For Temples
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Collegium’s Landmark Reiterations Show It Is No Longer Pusillanimous

Live Law  

On Thursday, the Supreme Court’s three-member Collegium - comprising the Chief Justice of India, D.Y.Chandrachud and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and K.M.Joseph - responsible for recommending suitable names for elevation as the High Court Judges, reiterated certain names recommended by it earlier, for elevation to various High Courts. The reiteration of recommendation to elevate senior advocate Saurabh Kirpal as a …

Allahabad HC Appoints Former HC Judge To Examine UP Govt's Proposal To Manage Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple
2 years, 3 months ago

Allahabad HC Appoints Former HC Judge To Examine UP Govt's Proposal To Manage Mathura's Banke Bihari Temple

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has appointed a former Judge of the High Court, Justice Sudhir Narain Agarwal to examine the proposed/draft plan of the Uttar Pradesh Government for the management of the Banke Bihari temple including the redevelopment of the temple area.The bench of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice J. J. Munir ordered thus while dealing with a PIL …

"Absolutely Bizarre" : Supreme Court Pulls Up Hindu Dharma Parishad For Plea To Allow No One To Raise Any Issue Regarding CAA
2 years, 5 months ago

"Absolutely Bizarre" : Supreme Court Pulls Up Hindu Dharma Parishad For Plea To Allow No One To Raise Any Issue Regarding CAA

Live Law  

A Division Bench of the Supreme Court pulled up the Hindu Dharma Parishad for knocking at the Court's door with a "bizarre" request. The Bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay S. Oka, expressed its shock and disbelief and proceeded to read out the prayer in open court – "He said no one should be permitted to raise an …

Temple Administration - Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Appointments Made On Basis Of Political Affiliation
2 years, 6 months ago

Temple Administration - Supreme Court Raises Concerns About Appointments Made On Basis Of Political Affiliation

Live Law  

Raising concerns about political interference in the administration of temples and shrines across the country, the Supreme Court on Monday orally expressed the need for laying down guidelines for transparent norms and parameters in the appointment of trustees or members of administrative committees. A bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and CT Ravikumar was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed against …

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples
2 years, 6 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 …

Hindu side's plea on right to worship allowed in Gyanvapi case | Key takeaways
2 years, 6 months ago

Hindu side's plea on right to worship allowed in Gyanvapi case | Key takeaways

India Today  

In the Gyanvapi Masjid case, the Varanasi court dismissed the Muslim side's plea questioning the maintainability of the suit filed by five women of the Hindu faith. On Monday, district judge Ajay Krishna Vishvesh upheld the maintainability plea of the Hindu petitioners seeking permission to offer prayers to Hindu deities on the outer wall of the Gyanvapi Mosque complex. The …

Supreme Court notice to Tamil Nadu govt on its control over temples
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court notice to Tamil Nadu govt on its control over temples

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a PIL filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy challenging its control over the temples in the state and the appointment of the non-brahmins as “Archakas”. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia also issued a notice on a plea seeking to restrain …

Supreme Court Issues Notice To TN Govt On Subramanian Swamy's Plea Challenging Govt Control On Archaka Appointments In Hindu Temples
2 years, 6 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 …

Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: July 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Rajasthan High Court Monthly Digest: July 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Sumit Singhal v. State, Through Advocate General, Govt. Rajasthan High Court Grants Bail To Person Accused Of GST Evasion Case Title: Kamal Chand Bothra Versus Union Of India Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 205 Case No. GST Circular Contra To GST Act, Can't Deny The Claim For ITC refund; Rajasthan High Court Case Title: Baker Hughes Asia Pacific Limited Vs …

Sympathizing With A Political Party Not A Disqualification For Appointment As Non-Hereditary Trustee In A Temple: Kerala High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Sympathizing With A Political Party Not A Disqualification For Appointment As Non-Hereditary Trustee In A Temple: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court observed that mere sympathizing with a political party cannot be a disqualification for appointment as non-hereditary of a temple. Ajithkumar observed while it dismissed a petition filed by a hereditary trustee of the Sree Emoor Bhagavathy Temple challenging the notification issued by the Commissioner of Malabar Devaswom Board that invited applications to the post of non-hereditary …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Disqualification Of Anekal Town Municipal Council Members
2 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Against Disqualification Of Anekal Town Municipal Council Members

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a SLP preferred by Members of Anekal Town Municipal Council, who were disqualified by the Karnataka State Election Commission, challenging the Karnataka High Court's order of upholding their disqualification. The vacation bench of Justices MR Shah and Aniruddha Bose while considering the SLP assailing High Court's order dated May 30 and April …

Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple: Rajasthan High Court Directs SDO To Decide Representation Against Alleged Encroachment
2 years, 11 months ago

Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple: Rajasthan High Court Directs SDO To Decide Representation Against Alleged Encroachment

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court has directed the Sub Division Officer concerned in the area to look into a representation to be made before it against alleged encroachment, unauthorized constructions demolition of structures at the Pahadeshwar Mahadev Temple in Barmer district. The division bench comprising Justice Vinod Kumar Bharwani and Justice Saneep Mehta observed that the petitioner has been climbing up …

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