Tag: Religious practice


  • Supreme Court Resists Gatekeeping on VIP Darshan at Ujjain Mahakal Temple

    Supreme Court Resists Gatekeeping on VIP Darshan at Ujjain Mahakal Temple

    Overview: Court declines challenge to VIP darshan at Mahakal temple The Supreme Court of India on a recent Tuesday declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of “VIP darshan” at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The court’s stance underscored a reluctance to act as a gatekeeper over who may or may not be…

  • VIP Darshan at Mahakal Temple: Supreme Court Declines Plea

    VIP Darshan at Mahakal Temple: Supreme Court Declines Plea

    Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan at Mahakal The Supreme Court of India recently refused to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The court indicated it does not intend to act as a gatekeeper over religious ritual practices or access policies, especially when…