Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court challenging Madras HC orders on lighting lamp at Thirupparankundram hill.
The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, has moved the Supreme Court challenging Madras High Court orders regarding the lighting of a lamp at a stone pillar near a dargah on the Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai. The High Court's Division Bench had confirmed a Single Judge's order directing the Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam. The previous DMK government had expressed concerns that this could lead to public disturbances, but the High Court dismissed these as "imaginary ghost" fears, accusing the State of potentially sponsoring disturbances for political agenda.
Key Points
- The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against Madras High Court orders on lighting a lamp on Thirupparankundram hill.
- The Madras High Court had directed the Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam.
- The State government had previously argued that lighting the lamp could cause public disturbances.
- The High Court dismissed the State's concerns, suggesting they were "imaginary" and potentially politically motivated.
Exam Facts
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister: C. Joseph Vijay.
- Location: Thirupparankundram hill, Madurai district.
- Festival: Karthigai Deepam.
- Previous ruling by: Madras High Court.
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