SC agrees to examine Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam near dargah

The Supreme Court agreed to examine Madras High Court orders permitting Karthigai Deepam lighting at a stone pillar near a dargah atop Thirupparankundram hill in Madurai.

The court issued notice on Tamil Nadu government's appeal and refused to stay the high court orders.

The bench questioned the state over delay in pursuing the appeal filed in June, while the state cited time for translating records.

The appeal was filed by the HR&CE Department after the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government led by CM C Joseph Vijay assumed office.

The high court had allowed the Arulmigu Subramania Swamy Temple Devasthanam to light the Deepa Thoon, a stone lamp pillar 50 metres from Sikander Badusha Dargah.