'God Can't Be Tool for Rivalry or Social Dominance' in Pleas Seeking Installation of Ganesha Idol: Madras High Court

In a significant decision concerning the Vinayaka Chaturthi celebrations, the Madras High Court strongly emphasized that the installation of Lord Ganesha idols in public places should not be driven by ego, social rivalry, or monetary influence. While disposing of a batch of writ petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, Justice B. Pugalendhi observed that many of the current applications lacked genuine religious intent. Instead, they reflected…