Madras High Court orders reopening of TN temple shut due to caste dispute
1 month ago

Madras High Court orders reopening of TN temple shut due to caste dispute

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court has ordered the opening of the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman temple at Melpathi, which has remained out of bounds for devotees after a clash between Dalits and caste Hindus, for public worship. Devotees have been denied entry into the temple in Villupuram district since June 7, 2023 following the order passed by the Revenue Divisional Officer to seal the temple after caste Hindus attacked three Dalits when they tried to enter the temple during an annual festival. RDO had ordered closure of Melpathi temple Muhilan told the court that currently the temple is being opened from 6am to 7am every day for performing only poojas as per the interim order passed last year. On March 18, 2024, Justice N Anand Venkatesh passed interim orders directing the authorities to open the temple in the morning only for performing poojas by a priest without allowing any devotees into it.

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Madras HC Orders Reopening Of Temple In Villupuram Sealed Over Caste Conflicts, Asks Govt To Act In Case Of Law & Order Problems
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Madras HC Orders Reopening Of Temple In Villupuram Sealed Over Caste Conflicts, Asks Govt To Act In Case Of Law & Order Problems

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has ordered reopening of a temple in Villupuram which was sealed in 2023 following caste related conflicts. The temple was sealed by the Revenue Divisional Officer in June 7, 2023 following a dispute over the entry of Scheduled Caste members into the temple. Though a plea was initially filed to reopen the temple, the court refused …

Madras High Courts' order allowing temple entry won’t change caste reality, say Dalits of Melpathi
1 month ago

Madras High Courts' order allowing temple entry won’t change caste reality, say Dalits of Melpathi

New Indian Express  

VILLUPURAM: Calling the Madras High Court order on Thursday permitting people from any caste to offer worship at the Shri Dharmaraja Draupati Amman Temple “delayed justice”, many Dalit residents of Melpathi village said the order “does not change the caste reality.” Speaking to TNIE, a 43-year-old resident said the court upheld democracy, but the reality as we know it is …

Madras High Court: Closing temple sans rituals amounts to imprisonment of idol
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court: Closing temple sans rituals amounts to imprisonment of idol

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: Observing that an idol housed in a temple must be treated as a living being, and closing the temple without the customary rituals would amount to its ‘imprisonment’, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court ordered the reopening of Sri Muthalamman and Sri Mariyamman Temple in Uthapuram village of Madurai district. Justice GR Swaminathan was hearing a petition …

Madras High Court Allows Daily Pooja At Villupuram Temple Sealed Over Caste Conflict But Precludes Devotees' Entry
1 year ago

Madras High Court Allows Daily Pooja At Villupuram Temple Sealed Over Caste Conflict But Precludes Devotees' Entry

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has paved way for performing daily Pooja at the Villupuram Draupathiamman temple which was sealed in June last year following caste related conflicts. Therefore, this Court has to strike a via media for the present to ensure that the daily poojas are performed and at the same time no one is allowed to enter the temple …

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 …

'Thank God We Have Judges Like Anand Venkatesh' : Supreme Court Hails Madras HC Order Reopening Acquittal Of TN Minister Ponmudi
1 year, 4 months ago

'Thank God We Have Judges Like Anand Venkatesh' : Supreme Court Hails Madras HC Order Reopening Acquittal Of TN Minister Ponmudi

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Madras High Court's suo motu order re-opening the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. Hailing Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court for passing the suo motu order, the Court refused to entertain the petitions filed by Ponmudi and his wife Visalatchi, …

Madras High Court Frowns at Widow Being Denied Entry into Temple
1 year, 7 months ago

Madras High Court Frowns at Widow Being Denied Entry into Temple

News 18  

The Madras High Court has said ’dogma’ like preventing entry of a widow into a temple cannot happen in a civilised society governed by law and made it clear that a woman, by herself has an identity. If any such attempt is made by anyone to stop a widow from entering the temple, action must be taken against them in …

Madras High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Reopening Of Villupuram Temple Sealed Over Caste Conflict
1 year, 9 months ago

Madras High Court Refuses To Entertain Plea Seeking Reopening Of Villupuram Temple Sealed Over Caste Conflict

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has refused to entertain a plea filed by a native of Villupuram to reopen the Sri Dharmaraja Draupadi Amman Temple sealed by the Revenue Divisional Officer. The temple, situated in Villupuram District, was sealed by the Revenue Divisional Officer on June 7 following a dispute over the entry of Scheduled Caste members into the temple. When …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 27 To March 5, 2023
2 years ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 27 To March 5, 2023

Live Law  

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"Temples many times cause law and order problems" Madras HC observes while ordering closure of temple in Erode, details
2 years, 6 months ago

"Temples many times cause law and order problems" Madras HC observes while ordering closure of temple in Erode, details

Op India  

On Friday, the Madras High Court stated that in many cases, temples become a cause of law and order problems, and such temples should be closed down to restore peace and normalcy in the locality. Temples places of peace; unfortunately many times they become cause of law and order problem: Madras High Court report by @ShagunSuryam Read story: https://t.co/BCdOwobUvr pic.twitter.com/4kIGIItI2a …

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 7, 2022 To February 13, 2022
3 years, 1 month ago

Madras High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 7, 2022 To February 13, 2022

Live Law  

A weekly round-up of important cases from Madras High Court and its subordinate courts. Leena Manimekalai Passport Impounding Case: Madras High Court Declines Leave To Susi Ganesan For Filing Appeal Against Single Bench Order Case Title: Susi Ganesan v. Leena Manimekalai & Anr. Order VI Rule 17 For Amendment Of Pleadings Do Not Apply To Section 34 Petitions Under Arbitration …

Supreme Court Reserves Order On Interim Relief In Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Management Case
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Reserves Order On Interim Relief In Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple Management Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order for interim relief in the appeal filed challenging Karnataka High Court's judgment of 2018 which quashed the Government's order handing over management of Mahabaleshwar temple at Gokarna to Ramchandrapura Math. Singh, appearing for the devotees stated that the Act itself has been set aside by the High Court, and the Supreme Court …

Ex-AP High Court Judge Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For Probe Into Phone Call Conspiracy Against CJ & SC Judge
4 years, 3 months ago

Ex-AP High Court Judge Moves Supreme Court Against HC Order For Probe Into Phone Call Conspiracy Against CJ & SC Judge

Live Law  

Retired Andhra Pradesh High Court Judge, Justice V. Eswaraiah. has moved the Supreme Court against a Division Bench order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court which directed an investigation into a an alleged private phone conversation between him and a suspended District Munsif Magistrate of Andhra Pradesh after alleging that the phone call disclosed a "serious conspiracy" against the High. …

Madras HC Extends All Interim Orders Till June 30; Parole Orders Till June 8 [Read Orders]
4 years, 9 months ago

Madras HC Extends All Interim Orders Till June 30; Parole Orders Till June 8 [Read Orders]

Live Law  

The Principal Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday extended the subsistence of the interim orders passed by it, that were subsisting as on March 20, till June 30, 2020. It may be noted however that the orders relating to parole/leave granted by the High Court to the life and other convicts, as a temporary measure to decongest prisons, …

National Lockdown: Madras HC Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till June 1 [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

National Lockdown: Madras HC Extends Life Of Interim Orders Till June 1 [Read Order]

Live Law  

In view of extension of the lockdown period, the Madras High Court has extended the life of all the interim orders passed by it, that were subsisting as on March 20, till June 1. Thereby: All interim orders passed by the High Court at Madras – Principal Bench that were subsisting as on 20th March, 2020 may stand extended till …

Orissa Lawyers Strike: Adequate Security Arrangements Must Be Made To Keep The Court Open, Says SC
5 years, 5 months ago

Orissa Lawyers Strike: Adequate Security Arrangements Must Be Made To Keep The Court Open, Says SC

Live Law  

Condemning the acts of lawyers of Orissa who have been boycotting the court of Chief Justice of the high court, the Supreme Court today sought a report from Advocate Sibo Sankar Mishra, counsel appearing on behalf of High Court of Orissa in the matter.Based on the counsel's submission that working of the court had been made almost impossible, the bench …

Madras HC Dismisses PIL Against Opening Of Temples At Mid-Night For 'Western' New Year Celebrations [Read Order]
5 years, 8 months ago

Madras HC Dismisses PIL Against Opening Of Temples At Mid-Night For 'Western' New Year Celebrations [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently dismissed a PIL against opening of Hindu temples at mid-night for 'western' New Year celebrationAccording to A.Ashvathaman, a lawyer, who approached the High Court, as per Aagama Rule, temple should be closed around 9 p.m., every day, after solemnising the "Arthajama pooja" and it should be opened between 4.30 a.m., and 6.00 a.m., which is …

Supreme Court stays Madras HC Judge's order
9 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court stays Madras HC Judge's order

India TV News  

New Delhi: Justice C S Karnan of the Madras High Court today courted yet another controversy by "staying" CJI's order transferring him to Calcutta High Court, which was suspended late in the evening by the Supreme Court with a direction that he will not be assigned any judicial work. On a day of fast-moving developments, the news of Justice Karnan …

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