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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
P.B.BALAJI
Selvaraj – Appellant
Versus
District Collector, District Collectorate, Kancheepuram – Respondent
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| 1. caste discrimination persists in temple access. (Para 3 , 4 , 6) |
| 2. legal rights under the constitution mandate equal worship access. (Para 12 , 13 , 16) |
ORDER :
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents 1, 3 and 4 and other caste Hindus to permit the petitioner and the petitioner’s community people to enter into the Temple viz., Muthu Kolakki Amman situated at Puthagaram Village, permit them to do worship and participate in the other ritual activities and also permit them to participate in the Car Festival, by allowing the Temple Car to come till the Dalit Colony, during its trial run and also during the main run.
2. I have heard Mr.S.Kumaraswamy, learned counsel for Mr.D.Pariventhan, the petitioner and Mr.M.Murali, learned Government Advocate for respondents 1 and 4. Mr.L.Baskaran, learned Government Advocate for respondents 2 and 5. Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, learned Special Government Pleader for third respondent and Mr.G.Karthikeyan, learned Senior Counsel for respondents 6 to 8. Mr.R.Thirumoorthy, learned counsel for the 9th respondent.
3. Mr.S.Kumaraswamy, learned counsel for the petitioner would firstly co
The court emphasized that caste discrimination violates constitutional rights, mandating equal access to worship and festivals for all communities.
The court affirmed that access to public temples cannot be restricted based on caste or community, emphasizing the fundamental right to worship under Article 25 of the Constitution.
The Court directed the consideration of the petitioner's claim for a Writ of Mandamus without expressing an opinion on merits.
Civil court decree mandating joint temple management committee prevails over informal police compromises.
Court directs peace committee to resolve temple priest dispute and ensure inclusive festival participation without excommunication.
Temple management disputes referred to civil court; worship open to all communities pending adjudication.
Court mandates draw of lots for ceremonial temple offering to prevent disputes without conferring special rights.
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