Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea against ‘VIP darshan’ at Ujjain Mahakal temple
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Why in news
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea against 'VIP darshan' at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, asserting that courts are not responsible for determining access to religious sites.
Background
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, refused to intervene in the Ujjain temple dispute. The court noted that temples with limited government involvement have shown improved service quality for pilgrims.
Facts for Prelims
- PostSurya Kant: Chief Justice of India (as per the article context)
For Mains
Q. Discuss the boundaries of judicial intervention in matters of religious administration and the balance between state regulation and temple autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial restraint: Avoiding overreach into internal religious management and administrative protocols
- Administrative autonomy: Impact of reduced government involvement on pilgrim service quality and infrastructure
- Equality of access: Balancing 'VIP' privileges against the constitutional right to freedom of religion
Keywords: Judicial restraint · Religious autonomy · Separation of powers · Administrative efficiency · Freedom of religion
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