Tag: Ujjain
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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…
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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…
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Plea Challenging VIP Darshan at Ujjain’s Mahakal Temple
Overview: The Supreme Court’s stance on VIP darshan The Supreme Court of India on January 27, 2026, declined to entertain a petition challenging the practice of VIP darshan at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. The petition argued that the special treatment granted to certain devotees was unequal and violated principles of fairness. However, the…
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Ujjain SDM Suspended Over ‘Authoritarian’ Remark on Kailash Vijayvargiya, Curiously Worded Suspension Order
Background: A Controversial Remark and Immediate Action The administrative controversy centers on an SDM from Ujjain who reportedly described a senior BJP leader’s comment as showcasing “authoritarian behaviour.” Within days, the same officer was suspended, prompting questions about due process, political gravity, and the larger implications for local governance in Madhya Pradesh. The sequence began…