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It is quite unfortunate that the archaic beliefs that if a widow enters a temple it will cause impurity continues to prevail in this State. Even though, the reformers are attempting to break all these senseless beliefs, it continues to be practiced in some villages. These are the dogmas and the rules framed by man to suit his convenience and it actually demeans a woman just because she has lost her husband. All this can never continue in a civilized society, which is governed by rule of law. If any such attempt is made by anyone to stop a widow from entering the temple, action must be taken against them in accordance with law. A woman, by herself, has a status and identity and that cannot in any way come down or be taken away depending upon her martial status. In view of the same, the respondents 5 and 6 do not have any right to stop the petitioner and her son from attending the festival and worshiping God. In the light of the above discussion, there shall be a direction to the fourth respondent police to call the respondents 5 and 6 and clearly inform them that they cannot stop the petitioner and her son from entering the temple and attending the festival. If, in spite of the same, if the respondents 5 and 6 attempt to create a law and order problem, action shall be taken against them immediately. The fourth respondent shall ensure that the petitioner and her son participate in the festival both on 09.08.2023 and 10.08.2023. This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs. 04.08.2023 Note : Issue today Index : Yes/No Speaking order:Yes/No Neutral citation:Yes/No gm To 1.The Collector, Erode District, Erode. 2.The Superintendent of Police, Erode District, Erode. 3.The Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. 4.The Inspector of Police, Siruvalur Police Station, Siruvalur, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. 5.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras. N.ANAND VENKATESH, J gm Writ Petition No.23119 of 2023 04.08.2023
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