Overview
- After a Division Bench dismissed the state’s appeal, the High Court left its December 1 direction intact permitting the Karthigai Deepam to be lit at the Deepathoon pillar and quashed local prohibitory orders.
- The single judge resumed contempt proceedings, warned of consequences for non‑compliance, and scheduled a compliance verification after authorities again blocked access to the hilltop.
- Madurai district authorities filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court; the Chief Justice declined an urgent oral mentioning but said the plea would be considered for listing.
- Police detained Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagendran, H. Raja and others during protests at Thirupparankundram, later registering a case against 113 people as officers reported injuries in earlier clashes.
- The courts cited historical records, including a 1931 Privy Council finding on temple ownership of most of the hill, while also noting CISF protection was warranted when state police did not enforce the order.