Kerala HC against use of ‘kodathi vilakku’ term for religious event at Guruvayur temple, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

[ad_1] Kochi, The Kerala High Court has objected to the use of the term 'kodathi vilakku' (court lamp) in connection with a religious event at the Guruvayur temple in Thrissur district, saying it gives an impression that courts were organising the same. The High Court, in an official memorandum (OM)...

Kerala HC to judicial officers, Legal News, ET LegalWorld – Legal Firms

[ad_1] KOCHI: Courts cannot be seen engaging in activities promoting a particular religion because they are secular democratic institutions under the Constitution, the Kerala high court said Tuesday while discouraging judicial officers’ participation at a Guruvayur temple event in Thrissur district.The event, called "Kodathi Vilakku" (court lamp), comprises a host...