Judgment
Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds government discretion in deity invitations for Kullu Dussehra
The High Court ruled that deities, specifically those classified as 'gharelu' (household) or newly carved, do not possess an inherent right to receive official invitations or VIP facilities at the International Kullu Dussehra festival, affirming government discretion in the selection process.
Explanation in simple terms
- What:
- The court ruled the government can choose which deities are invited to the Kullu Dussehra festival.
- Who:
- The Himachal Pradesh High Court is the court that made the decision.
- When:
- Reported on 18 Oct 2026.
- Where:
- Himachal Pradesh High Court, Himachal Pradesh.
- Why:
- The court decided that household or newly carved deities have no automatic right to government invitations.
- What it means:
- The government has the final authority to decide which deities receive official invitations and special facilities.
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