Madras High Court Orders Investigation into Ostracism Allegations in Krishnagiri
Madras HC orders probe into ostracism case in Krishnagiri
The Times Of India
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The Madras High Court has instructed the Krishnagiri district collector to investigate allegations made by P Revathi, a resident of Billanakuppam village, regarding her family's ostracism by a kangaroo court since February 2022. The court emphasized the need to protect her fundamental rights and complete the inquiry within 12 weeks.
- 01The Madras High Court has ordered an investigation into allegations of ostracism in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India.
- 02P Revathi claims her family has faced ostracism since February 2022, including restrictions on accessing water and local shops.
- 03The kangaroo court has imposed fines for violating its decisions, affecting the family's social and religious rights.
- 04The district collector and superintendent of police are tasked with conducting an independent inquiry.
- 05The court has set a deadline of 12 weeks for the investigation to be completed.
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The Madras High Court has mandated an investigation into the allegations of ostracism faced by P Revathi, a resident of Billanakuppam village in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, India. Justice Krishnan Ramaswamy directed the Krishnagiri district collector and superintendent of police to conduct an independent inquiry following Revathi's claims that her family has been ostracized since February 24, 2022. The petitioner reported being denied access to a public well and local shops, and stated that a kangaroo court has curtailed her family's worship rights. Villagers are reportedly prohibited from participating in family functions, and fines have been imposed for violations of the court's decisions, with penalties of ₹1 lakh (roughly $1,200 USD) for the petitioner’s family and ₹25,000 (roughly $300 USD) for other villagers. The court has mandated that the inquiry be completed within 12 weeks, emphasizing the protection of fundamental rights as outlined in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
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This ruling could lead to a significant change in the treatment of ostracized families in the region, ensuring their rights are protected.
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