Madras High Court

‘Not a picnic or tourist spot’: Court over entry of non-Hindus in Tamil Nadu temples

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'Not a picnic or tourist spot': Court over entry of non-Hindus in Tamil Nadu temples

The Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered the Tamil Nadu government and the state Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department to prohibit non-Hindus from entering the Palani temple and its sub-temples in the state, stating that they are “not a picnic or tourist spot.” A bench led by Justice S Srimathy directed the state … Read more

Madras High Court Advocates Reservations for Transgender People in Local Elections

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Madras High Court Advocates Reservations for Transgender People in Local Elections

The Madras High Court ruled on Wednesday that it is time for Tamil Nadu to take efforts to offer reservations for transgender people in local body elections as a humanitarian measure to engage them in mainstream society and to ensure their democratic participation. “The Government of Tamil Nadu is directed to initiate all appropriate steps … Read more