Karthigai Deepam controversy

Karthigai Deepam controversy


Supreme Court seeks Tamil Nadu govts response in PIL on derogatory remarks against Justice GR Swaminathan
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Supreme Court seeks Tamil Nadu govt's response in PIL on derogatory remarks against Justice GR Swaminathan

- By Aishwarya Iyer | 28 Jan 2026 6:29 PM IST

Supreme Court of India hearing plea on permanent Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram Hill near Murugan Temple in Madurai.
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Not a One-Day Ritual: Plea In SC Says Thiruparankundram Deepam Is a Civilisational Practice

- By Sukriti Mishra | 23 Jan 2026 12:24 PM IST

Supreme Court of India hearing plea on permanent Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram Hill near Murugan Temple in Madurai.
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Karthigai Deepam Row: DMK government to approach Supreme Court

- By Aishwarya Iyer | 8 Jan 2026 12:48 PM IST

Madras High Court upholds order to light Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram hill pillar.
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Karthigai Deepam Row: No Real Law and Order Risk Shown, Says Madras High Court While Upholding Single Judge Order

- By Salil Tiwari | 6 Jan 2026 11:08 AM IST

Former Supreme Court and High Court judges release a solidarity statement opposing impeachment move against Madras High Court Justice G.R. Swaminathan.
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‘Weaponising Impeachment Undermines Democracy’, Say Former Judges in Support of Justice GR Swaminathan

- By Sukriti Mishra | 20 Dec 2025 2:11 PM IST

Madras High Court hears appeal against Thiruparankundram hill Deepathoon lighting order.
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Karthigai Deepam Row: State Tells Madras High Court No Proof Deepathoon Ever Used to Light Lamp

- By Salil Tiwari | 18 Dec 2025 3:37 PM IST

Madras High Court rejects law and order excuse for ignoring judicial order
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Karthigai Deepam Row| ‘Law and Order Is Not a Fig Leaf’: Madras HC Warns Tamil Nadu Officials in Contempt Case

- By Salil Tiwari | 18 Dec 2025 12:27 AM IST

Madras High Court examines appeal on Thiruparankundram Deepathoon lamp lighting decision
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HR&CE Had No Authority to Oppose Deepathoon Ritual, Temple Alone Could Decide: Submissions Before Madras High Court

- By Salil Tiwari | 16 Dec 2025 5:18 PM IST

Senior Advocate Vikas Singh argues in Madras High Court on Deepathoon religious decision
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Karthigai Deepam Row: Sr Adv Vikas Singh Questions Constitutional Conduct of Justice Swaminathan, Hints at Electoral Ambitions

- By Salil | 16 Dec 2025 2:07 PM IST

Plea before SC cites derogatory remarks against Justice GR Swaminathan; seeks action over unlawful protests against judges
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Plea before SC cites derogatory remarks against Justice GR Swaminathan; seeks action over unlawful protests against judges

- By Aishwarya Iyer | 15 Dec 2025 10:16 PM IST

Madras High Court hears appeal on Thirupparankundram Deepathoon lamp lighting decision
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Karthigai Deepam Row: Dargah Tells Madras HC It Was Not Properly Heard in Hindu Devotee’s Plea

- By Salil Tiwari | 15 Dec 2025 2:18 PM IST

Over 50 former judges express solidarity with Justice G S Swaminathan, condemning impeachment bid as an attempt to intimidate independent judges.
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Over 50 Former Judges Express Solidarity With Justice G R Swaminathan Amid Impeachment Row

- By Ritu Yadav | 12 Dec 2025 3:47 PM IST