KOCHI: The High Court has observed that the freedom of faith guaranteed by the Constitution has limits. This freedom must be exercised in a way that does not harm public life, morality, or public health, the Devaswom Bench, comprising Justice V. Raja Vijayaraghavan and Justice K. V. Jayakumar, said.

The court dismissed a petition filed by V. Shyam Mohan, a Delhi resident, who sought a directive to open the traditional forest route from Erumeli to Sabarimala before the temple opens.

The petitioner argued that his request was related to his right to practice his faith, but the court did not accept this. The court said the message of “Tat Tvam Asi” (That Thou Art) is central to Sabarimala, emphasising harmony between humans, nature, and spirituality. Therefore, protecting the sanctity of th

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