‘Caste-based Exclusion in Public Temple Unacceptable’- Madras High Court’s Strict Stance on Caste Discrimination at Arulmigu Mariamman Temple

July 23, 2025 by Aawaaz Uthao Desk

Orders Protection of Equality and Worship Rights Madurai- In a historic and stern ruling, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has addressed critical issues surrounding the Arulmigu Mariamman Temple in Karur District, Tamil Nadu, condemning caste-based discrimination and administrative inaction. The case pertains to two writ petitions (WP(MD)Nos.15950 of 2024 and 17212 of … Read more

Madras HC Suspends Sentence in Caste Abuse Case, Orders Action on Water Discrimination | Key Takeaways

July 20, 2025 by Aawaaz Uthao Desk

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in a significant ruling on July 14, suspended the one-year jail term of an accused in a caste-based abuse case while taking serious note of ongoing discrimination in access to drinking water for Scheduled Caste communities. The case dates back to December 3, 2016, when the accused … Read more