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1. Was Thirupparankundram temple closure delayed to facilitate Minister Nirmalkumar’s visit? asks Madras High Court

Was Thirupparankundram temple closure delayed to facilitate Minister Nirmalkumar’s visit? asks Madras High Court

Was Thirupparankundram temple closure delayed to facilitate Minister Nirmalkumar’s visit? asks Madras High Court The Madras High Court on Thursday (May 21, 2026) called for a report from Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department regarding alleged delay in closing the Thirupparankundram Subramaniasamy temple in Madurai district on May 15 to facilitate the visit of Minister for Energy Resources and Law R. Nirmalkumar who had been elected from Thirupparankundram constituency. Lakshminarayanan broached the subject during the hearing of a public interest litigation petition filed for abolishing special paid darshan and VIP darshan in temples but for certain exceptions. The judges directed the HR&CE department to make sure that the report sought for by them gets filed before the court by May 29, 2026. Chockalingam, the North Tamil Nadu unit president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad. He insisted on abolishing the paid special darshan and VIP darshan in temples but for granting exemption to Jeeyars, Ubayadarar, senior citizens, the physically challenged devotees, pregnant women, newly married couples, heads of State, constitutional authorities and so on. Jagannath told the court around 36,000 temples were under the control of HR&CE department in Tamil Nadu. Though the Sanatana Dharma does not permit discrimination in temple entry on the basis of the economic status of devotees, the HR&CE department had been facilitating special paid darshan in almost all temples for the benefit of those who could afford to pay, he complained.

2. Cow sacrifice not part of Eid: Calcutta High Court upholds ban on cattle slaughter

Cow sacrifice not part of Eid: Calcutta High Court upholds ban on cattle slaughter Cow sacrifice not part of Eid: Calcutta High Court upholds ban on cattle slaughter Cow sacrifice not part of Eid: Cal

3. After being arrested in POCSO case, Bandi Sai Bageerath withdraws anticipatory bail plea in HC

After being arrested in POCSO case, Bandi Sai Bageerath withdraws anticipatory bail plea in HC Justice T. Madhavi Devi of the Telangana High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal petition filed by

After being arrested in POCSO case, Bandi Sai Bageerath withdraws anticipatory bail plea in HC

After being arrested in POCSO case, Bandi Sai Bageerath withdraws anticipatory bail plea in HC Justice T. Madhavi Devi of the Telangana High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal petition filed by Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar, seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The vacation bench judge dismissed the plea as the petitioner’s counsel filed an application to withdraw it stating the petition became infructuous since his client was already arrested by the police in the case. As the accused/petitioner was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days, the criminal petition, with an interlocutory application seeking pre-arrest bail, seeking anticipatory bail became infructuous.. On May 8, a minor girl’s mother approached the Petbasheerabad police of Cyberabad Commissionerate in the State capital accusing the Union Minister’s son of making sexual advances towards her daughter and sexually harassing the minor. Based on this complaint, the police issued a First Information Report against Sai Bageerath invoking sections 74 (assault or use of criminal force on a woman with the intent to outrage her modesty) and 75 (sexual harassment) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). They also invoked sections 11 (sexual harassment) read with 12 (punishment for sexual harassment) of the POCSO Act against the Minister’s 23-year-old son. After recording the victim’s statement, the investigators altered the sections of law to 5 (l) read with the 6 of the POCSO Act.

4. Let him stay in jail: Karnataka HC on bail petitioner seen in court premises with liquor bottle

Let him stay in jail: Karnataka HC on bail petitioner seen in court premises with liquor bottle

Let him stay in jail: Karnataka HC on bail petitioner seen in court premises with liquor bottle The Karnataka High Court on Thursday declined to consider the bail application of an accused after learning that he was allegedly found carrying a liquor bottle inside the trial court premises [Shivakumara @ Shivu @ Rx Shivu v. A vacation bench of Justice KV Aravind observed that the accused was seen on CCTV footage carrying the liquor bottle. “On the date of hearing, petitioner was present in the court premises with a liquor bottle. It is not an allegation; the video is seen by the presiding officer,” the Bench observed during the hearing. Justice Aravind further noted that despite being present in the court premises, the accused failed to appear when the case was called out and also remained absent on the next hearing date. “Petitioner goes to court with liquor bottle, but is not able to appear when his case is called out? That is why his bail is cancelled by the trial court." In a sarcastic observation, the Court said that in future, he should be appear in court with a liquor bottle. “Let him be there in jail for some more time, he will come out of that addiction. Let him be there for one more month, nothing will happen. If some private person had made the allegation, it could have been viewed differently. This video is seen and recorded by the presiding officer.” Counsel appearing for the petitioner argued that before cancellation of bail, the trial court ought to have issued notice and provided an opportunity of hearing to the accused.

5. Madras High Court seeks response on plea by VHP leader to abolish paid, VIP darshan in Tamil Nadu temples

Madras High Court seeks response on plea by VHP leader to abolish paid, VIP darshan in Tamil Nadu temples

Madras High Court seeks response on plea by VHP leader to abolish paid, VIP darshan in Tamil Nadu temples The Madras High Court on Thursday sought the response of the Tamil Nadu government and Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to a plea seeking abolition of special paid ticket darshan and VIP darshan in temples under the Department’s control [Chockalingam Vs Additional Secretary]. A Bench of Justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshminarayanan was hearing a plea filed by P Chokalingam, who described himself as the President of Vishva Hindu Parishad, North Tamil Nadu. The petitioner moved the Court seeking a direction to abolish paid and VIP darshan, except for certain categories of devotees such as differently-abled persons, senior citizens, pregnant women, artistes serving temples, newly married couples, heads of State, constitutional authorities, devotees performing rituals, donors and litigants who have fought for temple causes. The petitioner also sought a direction to the HR&CE Department to provide chairs in every temple for senior citizens. The petitioner contended that charging devotees for faster darshan amounts to discrimination on the basis of class and economic status. As per the petitioner, access to God cannot depend on whether a devotee has the money to pay for a special ticket. “Money cannot be the barrier or tool to determine how to meet one’s maker,” the petition said. According to the petition, there are around 36,000 temples under the HR&CE Department in Tamil Nadu. Neither the HR&CE Act nor the Temple Entry Authorisation Act permits the State to create a system where those who can pay are allowed quicker access to the deity, it was pointed out.

1. Sri vs. State Rep. by the Inspector of Police, Q Branch, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu (20.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0503/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of mistaken identity in the case involving Sri Lankan national Ranjan, who was accused of being involved in activities to revive the banned LTTE organiza

2. Punjab State Power Corporation Limited vs. Talwandi Sabo Power Limited and Ors. (20.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0502/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL) regarding alleged misdeclaration of declared capacity by

3. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Ors. vs. Vijay Nagar Apartments and Ors. (20.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0501/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation and Vijay Nagar Apartments regarding the denial of additional Transferrable Development Rights (TDR) for dev

4. In Re: City Hounded By Strays, Kids Pay Price (19.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0497/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of managing stray dogs in public and institutional spaces, focusing on the conflict between public safety and animal welfare. The case involved the City

5. Vasantha vs. State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. (15.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0500/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the Madras High Court erred in granting anticipatory bail to Karthikeyan Manikandan and Vasupradha, accused of cheating Vasantha, the appellan

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