No caste-based discrimination of devotees at places of worship: Madras High Court
Madras High Court says devotees cannot face caste-based discrimination at places of worship while hearing a plea over alleged bias at a Kancheepuram temple.
The Madras High Court has ruled that there can be no discrimination among devotees based on caste when visiting places of worship, citing the equality of all living beings in God's eyes. This judgment was handed down on Monday in response to a petition filed by a devotee who alleged that non-Brahmin worshippers were being denied access to the main entrance of the Arulmigu Devaraja Swamy Temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
The petitioner claimed that non-Brahmins were forced to use side entrances, barred from reciting hymns, and made to stand outside while receiving religious offerings. The court observed that the temple administration had previously assured that there was no caste-based discrimination and that all worshippers would be treated equally.
The temple administration argued that certain sub-shrines were small and could only accommodate a limited number of service holders, but stated that all members of the public would be treated with equal respect. The court found the administration's assurances satisfactory and concluded that there was no discrimination occurring due to traditional practices.
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