Madras HC Ruling Prevents Dalits from Temple Entry as Untouchability
The Madras High Court ruled that barring Dalits from temple entry or festivals based on caste constitutes untouchness, violating Article 17. Hearing a case involving the Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple in Salem, the court emphasized that caste-based exclusion breaches fundamental rights. The Tamil Nadu government assured no future discrimination, leading to the petition's closure.
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