Dharmasthala Case

Dharmasthala case: SC refuses to gag media, asks trial court in Karnataka to decide temple’s plea

The Supreme Court on Friday directed a trial court in Karnataka to reconsider, within two weeks, a petition by the Dharmasthala Temple administration seeking to block publication of allegedly defamatory reports in connection with the Dharmasthala mass burials case.

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Dharmasthala Case: SC to hear pea against Karnataka HC order lifting media gag on August 8

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear on August 8 a plea challenging the recent Karnataka High Court order that lifted a media gag on the controversial Dharmasthala mass burial case, which has triggered intense online coverage and defamation claims.