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Cultural Programs at Temples | Police Cannot Impose Arbitrary Restrictions; 14 Conditions Prescribed for Time, Content & Conduct : Madurai HC
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|Madras High Court

Cultural Programs at Temples | Police Cannot Impose Arbitrary Restrictions; 14 Conditions Prescribed for Time, Content & Conduct : Madurai HC

Madurai High Court quashed an arbitrary denial of permission for a temple festival, laying down 14 specific conditions to regulate timing, content, and conduct. The ruling ensures cultural rights under Article 25 are balanced with public order, setting a precedent for police powers in approving religious events.