The Karnataka High Court recently ruled that while India is a secular nation, it does not preclude the hosting of Dharmic and cultural events. This decision came after the Bengaluru West City Corporation denied the Malleshwaram Brahmana Sabha permission to celebrate Shankaracharya Jayanti at the Yoga Auditorium in Sankey Tank Park, claiming it was designated solely for yoga-related activities. Justice MI Arun stated that the celebration of Shankaracharya Jayanti is both Dharmic and cultural, asserting that what is not explicitly prohibited is allowed. The court criticized the corporation for failing to provide any guidelines or regulations that would justify the denial. Justice Arun further noted that the Indian Constitution includes representations of various cultural elements, reinforcing that celebrations rooted in Indian culture cannot be deemed illegal or unconstitutional.