Supreme Court refuses to request Bharath Hindu Munnani to protest in Thiruparakundram
Last Updated on March 31, 2025 by NewsDesk SLC
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court rejected a special holiday petition (SLP) filed by Bharath Hindu Munnani, who was looking for permission for a protest procession in Thiruparakundram in Madurai. This decision came in response to earlier release by the Madras High Court, which stated that protests disturbing public peace and harmony cannot be enabled.
SLP was submitted by S. Yuvaraj, representative of the district President Bharath Hindu Munnani in North Chennai. He focused on obtaining instructions from the court to allow a procession with Vel (a spear associated with Lord Murugan) from the temple of Egambarashware to Sri Muthukumarasam Kovil Devasthanam 18 February. A protest aimed at expressing solidarity with ongoing crosses Thirurakundram.
Justices Bela M. TRIVEDI and PB VARALE noted that the proposed date for the procession took place, thus becoming irrelevant. In a firm answer, the court said, “We are not here for such small things.
The controversy surrounding Thiruparakundram Hills has intensified after a ban on animal victims in Sikkandar Dargah. In addition, a viral video showed individuals consuming not vegetarian food in the area, which caused protests of some Hindu groups. Given the escalating tension, the ban on 3 and 4 February was enforced according to section 144 CRPC to maintain municipal harmony. As a result, the local police recommended against the public assembly in the temple and asked nearby shops to remain closed.
The petitioners argued that their requests for possession of the procession were neglected by the authorities, which led them to turn to the compensation courts.
Case law: S. Yuvaraj v. Police Commissioner and others | SLP (CRL) No 3852/2025.
