US EditionKarthigai Deepam Row: Chaos After Tamil Nadu Officials Fail to Comply with HC Order; Here’s What Has Happened so Far
The court found temple authorities wilfully disobeyed its order to light the Deepam, allowing petitioner and others to perform the ritual under Central Industrial Security Force protection.
- On Dec 04, 2025 the Madurai Bench directed the petitioner and ten others to light the Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, ordering CISF to provide security after wilful disobedience.
- Justice G R Swaminathan found authorities had 'beyond dispute' breached the December 1 order and noted the temple's Executive Officer filed a defective writ appeal on December 2, suggesting delay.
- Chaos erupted late Wednesday as right‑wing activists clashed with police after officials failed to light the hilltop lamp at Deepathoon, prompting police to block access and impose Section 163 orders at Thirupparankundram, which houses both temple shrines and a dargah, heightening sensitivity.
- Citing precedent, the court noted it may direct actions to secure compliance and set the case for Thursday at 1 pm, warning defying orders could damage democratic norms, the judge said.
- With the festival running through December 7, the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam of anti-Hindu bias while DMK allies said the BJP is exploiting the dispute ahead of state elections.
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"State Administration Has Decided To Cock A Snook", Justice GR Swaminathan Slams DMK Govt For Failing To Comply With Order Allowing Hindus To Light Lamp At Thirupparankundram Hill
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Wednesday permitted a petitioner to light the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon atop Thirupparankundram hill under CISF protection, after sharply criticising temple authorities for failing to comply with its earlier order. Justice G R Swaminathan issued the direction while hearing a contempt petition filed by Rama Ravikumar of Madurai. The petitioner alleged that although the Karthigai Deepam must t…
Madurai Bench Allows Petitioner, 10 Others to Light Karthigai Deepam Under CISF Security
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the petitioner along with ten others be permitted to go up to the Deepam pillar on the Thirupparankundram hilltop to light the Karthigai Deepam, while ordering the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide adequate security, after it found that its earlier order on the ritual had been wilfully disobeyed. India News | Madur…
Madurai Bench allows petitioner, 10 others to light Karthigai Deepam under CISF security
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed that the petitioner along with ten others be permitted to go up to the Deepam pillar on the Thirupparankundram hilltop to light the Karthigai Deepam, while ordering the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to provide adequate security, after it found that its earlier order on the ritual had been wilfully disobeyed.
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