Supreme Court rejects Tamil Nadu's urgent hearing request against Madras HC order allowing lamp lighting at disputed Madurai site during Karthigai festival. Details on the legal and political storm.
A century-old dispute in Madurai over a lamp-lighting ritual at Thirupparankundram Hill has flared, drawing in courts, police, and major political parties ahead of Tamil Nadu polls. Read the full story.
Madras High Court dismisses Tamil Nadu government's appeal, upholding order to light Karthigai Deepam lamp at Thirupparankundram hill. Court criticizes state's 'pre-emptive' legal move. Read the full story.