‘Like removing India’s soul’: Karnataka High Court wants civic body to review Shankaracharya Jayanti event denial
Indian Express·4h ago·Hope
What Happened
Karnataka High Court Justice M I Arun directed Bengaluru civic authorities to reconsider denying permission for a Shankaracharya Jayanti function at a public auditorium. The court observed that removing dharmic and cultural traditions would amount to removing India's soul, noting that secular India can accommodate religious activities without contradicting constitutional values.
Key Entities
Karnataka High CourtJustice M I ArunBengaluruMalleshwaram Brahmana Sabha TrustShankaracharya JayantiSri Shankaracharya