Supreme Court appoints retired judge S.K. Kaul to mediate Vadakalai -Thenkalai dispute at Kancheepuram temple
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The Supreme Court appointed retired Justice S.K. Kaul to mediate a dispute between the Vadakalai and Thenkalai Vaishnavite sects regarding religious practices at the Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram.
Background
The dispute involves the Vadakalai and Thenkalai sects over religious practices at the Devarajaswamy Temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court mandated mediation involving Justice (retd.) S.K. Kaul and two individuals knowledgeable about Tamil Nadu's history.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceDevarajaswamy Temple is located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
- FactThe dispute involves the Vadakalai and Thenkalai Vaishnavite sects
- PostJustice (retd.) S.K. Kaul was appointed by the Supreme Court as a mediator
For Mains
Q. Discuss the balance between protecting religious freedom and preserving cultural heritage in the management of historic religious institutions in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Constitutional conflict: Balancing individual religious freedom rights against collective cultural heritage preservation
- Institutional mediation: Role of judicial mediation in resolving internal sectarian disputes over temple management
Keywords: Religious Freedom · Cultural Heritage · Judicial Mediation · Sectarian Dispute · Temple Management
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