Temple festivals have constitutional value: Madras High Court warns against chappal throwing on devotees
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The Madras High Court recently observed that preserving temple festivals is itself a constitutional value and that miscreants throwing chappals at devotees during religious processions must be dealt with “with an iron hand.” [Sundaravadivel Vs District Collector].Justice L Victoria Gowri of the Madurai Bench made the observation while directing the Madurai police to intensify security during the Chithirai Festival and prevent such acts during the Lord Kallazhagar ceremonial procession.“Preservat