Synopsis: The Chief Justice stated that if the Tamil Nadu government’s appeal papers were filed properly, the case would be listed in the normal course as per procedure. The Chief Justice also made it clear that the Supreme Court would not entertain any oral mentions or requests made without proper filing and documentation.

The Supreme Court on Friday, 5 December, agreed to hear Tamil Nadu’s petition challenging a Madras High Court order that allowed a section of devotees of the Uchchipillaiyar Temple to light the traditional Karthigai deepam at Deepathoon, a stone lamp pillar located near a Dargah at Thirupparankundram in Madurai.

The Tamil Nadu government made a mention before Chief Justice Surya Kant, seeking urgent listing and expeditious hearing of its petition filed against the or

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