Hindu temple

While those opposed to the scheme say that it is a ‘ploy’ to construct a temple on the parkland, the CEO of Noida Authority, Krishna Karunesh, said that the land in question is a “facility land” which can be used for various purposes, including community centres or religious sites.

The Bench noted that the parent Act does not expressly bar non-Hindus from temples and observed that subordinate rules cannot override legislative intent, leaving it to the Kerala government to decide whether Rule 3(a) requires amendment.

The exact date of construction of the pillar is not known, but its history dates back to the 6th century CE.

The present case stems from an appeal filed in the High Court by the royal family of Danta. In this petition, a 2008 judgment of the Banaskantha District Court has been challenged.

It is worth noting that the spire of the temple was also visible in the middle of the building earlier, but now, for a long time now, boards have been put up outside the building in such a way that the spire is covered.

In Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, a historic tomb was vandalised by Hindu groups. It was built over an ancient temple.

Karnataka HC’s ruling that preaching Islam inside a Hindu temple is not an offence raises grave concerns over judicial apathy towards temple sanctity and the growing threat to communal harmony.