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Tamil Nadu moves Supreme Court against Madras HC order allowing hill lamp lighting
Deccan Herald··23 Jun
Deccan Herald reported that CM Joseph Vijay's government challenged the January 6 Madurai bench order upholding a December 1, 2025 single-judge direction to light the ceremonial Deepa Thoon lamp atop Thirupparankundram hill during Karthigai Deepam.
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What It Means For You
- Religious-site disputes can reach the Supreme Court.
- Karthigai Deepam rituals remain legally contested.
- New state government backs challenge to HC order.
What's Happening
- Tamil Nadu filed an SLP challenging the HC order.
- Madras HC allowed lamp lighting on December 1, 2025.
- Division bench upheld the direction on January 6.
Site Dispute
- Pillar sits near a dargah on the Madurai hill.
- Temple management disputed the custom's history.
- Contempt proceedings preceded CISF-protected lighting orders.
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