Justice B Pugalendhi Archives

No caste-based ban on public temple access

‘No person or group can block access to public temples based on caste’; Madras HC slams officials for closing Arulmigu Mariamman temple to avoid caste tensions

“The Constitution of India does not allow discrimination among devotees. God does not belong to any one caste. He does not discriminate. Only human beings do.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court: Protest is not meant for fun; cannot be held at whims and fancies of political parties

Public places are basically meant for public use and while protesting in such places is a valuable democratic tool, no person can claim that he should be allowed to protest repeatedly at the same place without restrictions.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Water bodies belong to society, but have been corporatised’: Madras HC issues directions to State discouraging encroachment of water bodies for construction

“Water bodies belong to the society. Their ownership may technically rest in local bodies/departments/government. But they are a gift of nature and have to be available not only for human beings but also animals and birds.”