Gujarat High Court stays order striking down non-vegetarian food ban near Somnath temple
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Religious freedom vs individual liberties: a GS2 case study on judicial intervention and public order.
Why in news
The Gujarat High Court stayed a single judge's order that had struck down a State government notification banning non-vegetarian food sales near the Somnath temple.
Background
A Division Bench of the Gujarat High Court, including Chief Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak and Justice Nirzar Desai, intervened to stay the lower order. The ruling maintains the Gir Somnath District Collector's notification until further orders.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceSomnath temple is located in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat
- PostChief Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak presided over the Division Bench
- FactThe ruling maintains the Gir Somnath District Collector's notification regarding food sales
Prelims practice question
In which district of Gujarat is the Somnath temple located?
- (a)Banaskantha
- (b)Junagadh
- (c)Kutch
- (d)Gir Somnath
Show answer
Answer: (d) Gir Somnath — The note specifies that the Somnath temple is located in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the tension between religious sentiments and individual liberties regarding dietary choices in public spaces near religious sites.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Balancing Article 25 (freedom of religion) with the state's power to regulate public order and morality
- Administrative autonomy: The scope of a District Collector's authority to issue restrictive notifications on commercial activities
Keywords: Religious freedom · Public order · Judicial intervention · Administrative law · Secularism
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