Madras High Court seeks explanation for barring lamp ritual; Tamil Nadu appeals to Supreme Court

hindustantimes.com

The Madras High Court questioned Tamil Nadu's repeated failure to allow a lamp ritual, as the state government appealed to the Supreme Court. The court sought an explanation for preventing the Karthigai Deepam lamp lighting atop Thiruparankundram hill, despite previous orders. Police filed cases against 113 protesters. The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court challenging the High Court's directions. The issue has become contentious, with protests ongoing after the festival concluded.


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