Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff
The Supreme Court declined to review a petition regarding the wages of priests and temple staff in state-controlled temples. The court stated that individuals aggrieved by wage issues should approach the court directly. The petitioner argued that the lack of adequate wages violates the right to livelihood, but the court allowed the petition to be withdrawn.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea for reviewing wages of priests and temple staff.
- ▪The court suggested that those aggrieved should approach the court directly instead of filing a PIL.
- ▪The petitioner claimed that the denial of dignified wages violates the right to livelihood guaranteed under Article 21.
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The Supreme Court on Monday (May 18, 2026) 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.A 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 Supreme Court asked petitioner advocate Ashwini Upadhyay not to get into the affairs of priests as he may be unaware about the earnings of priests and 'sevadars' of temples.Mr.
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