Police Cannot Insist On 'Politically Neutral' Colour Decorations For Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court

Navya Benny

16 Feb 2023 11:27 AM IST

  • Police Cannot Insist On Politically Neutral Colour Decorations For Temple Festivals: Kerala High Court

    "A worshipper or devotee also has no legal right to insist that saffron/orange coloured decorative materials alone are used for festivals in a temple under the management of the Travancore Devaswom Board".

    The Kerala High Court on Tuesday held that the District Administration or the Police could not insist that only ‘politically neutral’ coloured decorative materials be used for temple festivals. It added that a worshipper or devotee also has no legal right to insist that saffron/orange coloured decorative materials alone are used for festivals in a temple under the management of the...

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