Abstain from holding 'court lamp' at Guruvayur temple as it's against 'secularism': Kerala HC to judicial officers
Monday, January 30, 2023
  • Circulation
  • Advertise
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Organiser
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
SUBSCRIBE
No Result
View All Result
  • ‌
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Defence
    • RSS in News
    • Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
    • My States
    • Vocal4Local
    • Business
    • Special Report
    • Culture
    • Sci & Tech
    • Entertainment
    • Education
    • Books
    • Interviews
    • Travel
    • Health
    • Obituary
No Result
View All Result
Organiser
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • G20
  • Editorial
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Culture
  • Defence
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Subscribe
Home Bharat

Abstain from holding ‘court lamp’ at Guruvayur temple as it’s against ‘secularism’: Kerala HC to judicial officers

"As secular democratic institutions, it is not right for the courts to engage in activities promoting any particular religion", the judge observed

WEB DESK by WEB DESK
Nov 2, 2022, 06:48 pm IST
in Bharat, Kerala
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterTelegramEmail
https://organiser.org/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-97726.mp3?cb=1667394619.mp3

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Wednesday issued directions to the judicial officers of Thrissur not to actively involve themselves in holding the century-old ritualistic practice called ‘Kodathi Vilakku’ (court lamp) at Guruvayur temple in future as being a ‘secular democratic institution’, it is not right for courts to engage in activities promoting any particular religion.

In his order, Justice AK Jayasankaran Nambiar stated that though there was no objection to the members of the Bar Association in organising such events individually or collectively, the use of the name ‘Kodathi Vilakku’ was not permissible. This will create an impression that the courts are connected with the religious agenda, he added.

The judge observed, “As secular democratic institutions, it is not right for the courts to engage in activities promoting any particular religion.”

The ‘Kodathi Vilakku’ first offered to Bhagwan Sri Krishna of Guruvayur temple, over 100 years ago by Chavakkad court former Munsiff Keyi, is now being conducted by the Munsiff, magistrates, advocates, and their clerks of Chavakkad Munsiff court. (With the inputs from ANI)

Topics: MagistratesChavakkadkeralaJudicial officers GuruvayoorKodathi vilakkuMunsiff
Share25TweetSendShareSend
Previous News

Kerala: SFI leaders openly threaten, hurl abuses at Tech Institute Principal

Next News

Rishi Sunak Becomes UK’s First Hindu PM

Related News

No freedom for Islamic activities in any country like that in India, says AP Samastha leader Abdul Khader Musliyar

No freedom for Islamic activities in any country like that in India, says AP Samastha leader Abdul Khader Musliyar

BBC Documentary: Kerala Governor Arif Mohd Khan questions timing of the documentary when India assumed G20 presidency

BBC Documentary: Kerala Governor Arif Mohd Khan questions timing of the documentary when India assumed G20 presidency

Kerala: Blatant caste discrimination in Government educational institute; director acquiesces to student agitation

Kerala: Blatant caste discrimination in Government educational institute; director acquiesces to student agitation

Dysfunctional governance pushes Kerala economy into a crisis

Dysfunctional governance pushes Kerala economy into a crisis

PFI terrorist nabbed in Kollam with a hit list of RSS leaders

PFI terrorist nabbed in Kollam with a hit list of RSS leaders

Weapons manufacturing in Kerala’s technical educational institutions – reveals Intelligence report

Weapons manufacturing in Kerala’s technical educational institutions – reveals Intelligence report

Comments

The comments posted here/below/in the given space are not on behalf of Organiser. The person posting the comment will be in sole ownership of its responsibility. According to the central government's IT rules, obscene or offensive statement made against a person, religion, community or nation is a punishable offense, and legal action would be taken against people who indulge in such activities.

Latest News

Tamil Nadu: ‘I razed century-old temple a Saraswati temple – a Lakshmi temple & a Parvati temple,’ says DMK MP TR Baalu

Tamil Nadu: ‘I razed century-old temple a Saraswati temple – a Lakshmi temple & a Parvati temple,’ says DMK MP TR Baalu

Adani Group answers all 88 questions raised by Hindenburg Research; including age of its auditors

Adani Group answers all 88 questions raised by Hindenburg Research; including age of its auditors

BBC Documentary: A deep conspiracy against India

BBC Documentary: A deep conspiracy against India

Blustering BBC’s Bluff

Blustering BBC’s Bluff

No freedom for Islamic activities in any country like that in India, says AP Samastha leader Abdul Khader Musliyar

No freedom for Islamic activities in any country like that in India, says AP Samastha leader Abdul Khader Musliyar

Kerala: Free dialysis treatment to start from January 31 at Malappuram temple

Kerala: Free dialysis treatment to start from January 31 at Malappuram temple

Tamil Nadu: Liquor workers given certificate for ‘generating revenue’ during Republic Day celebration raises eyebrows

Tamil Nadu: Liquor workers given certificate for ‘generating revenue’ during Republic Day celebration raises eyebrows

81 illegal immigrants from Myanmar arrested in Manipur

81 illegal immigrants from Myanmar arrested in Manipur

Afghanistan: Taliban orders ban on female students in university entrance exams

Afghanistan: Taliban orders ban on female students in university entrance exams

Tamil Nadu: Hindu farmers lose 57 acre land overnight to Waqf Board; Hindu Munnani protest against Govt wrong policies

Tamil Nadu: Hindu farmers lose 57 acre land overnight to Waqf Board; Hindu Munnani protest against Govt wrong policies

  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookie Policy
  • Refund and Cancellation
  • Delivery and Shipping

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Bharat
  • World
  • Editorial
  • Analysis
  • Opinion
  • Defence
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Business
  • RSS in News
  • My States
  • Vocal4Local
  • Special Report
  • Sci & Tech
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Books
  • Interviews
  • Travel
  • Health
  • Obituary
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Circulation
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Refund and Cancellation

© Bharat Prakashan (Delhi) Limited.
Tech-enabled by Ananthapuri Technologies