The Madras High Court has stayed contempt proceedings against Madurai officials regarding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam. A division bench paused the legal action, noting the dispute could have been avoided if temple management had initially followed court orders to light the lamp.
Uttar Pradesh Panchayati Raj and Minority Welfare Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar said that in the past, several madrasas in the state have been found engaging in illegal activities, and therefore, the scrutiny is required.