Madras High Court Halts Contempt Proceedings Against Madurai Officials

The Madras High Court's Division Bench paused contempt proceedings against Madurai district officials over the Karthigai Deepam case. Authorities, including the Madurai City Police, have appealed an earlier order initiating contempt actions related to the Thiruparankundram temple issue. Further hearings are scheduled for April 8.

The Division Bench of the Madras High Court has issued an interim stay on contempt of court proceedings initiated against the Madurai District Collector and Thiruparankundram temple authorities. The action pertains to the contentious Karthigai Deepam case.

A panel of Justices N Sathish Kumar and M Jothiraman intervened while hearing appeals from the Madurai District Collector and the City Commissioner of Police. The parties challenged a single judge's orders that triggered the contempt proceedings.

During prior hearings, the suggestion to allow symbolic prayers at Thiruparankundram hill by a group of five was discussed. Further deliberations are set for April 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)