SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) aimed at reviewing the wages of priests and temple staff in state-controlled temples. The court advised the petitioner to seek remedies available under the law instead. The plea highlighted concerns over the inadequate wages and benefits provided to these temple workers, which the petitioner argued violated their right to a dignified livelihood.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL for reviewing wages of priests and temple staff.
- ▪The court suggested that those aggrieved should approach the court directly for remedies.
- ▪The petitioner claimed that priests and temple staff are not receiving even the minimum wages prescribed by the state.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 11:43:08 +0530 |
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SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staffSC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staffPublished on: May 18, 2026 11:43 AM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking to constitute a judicial commission or an expert committee to review the wages and other benefits given to priests, 'sevadars' and temple staff in state-controlled temples.SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staffA bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said that it cannot entertain the petition under Article 32 of the Constitution and those aggrieved can directly approach the court.The top court asked petitioner advocate Ashwini Upadhyay not to get into the affairs of…
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