If a large church is proposed in vicinity of a temple, mala fide intentions cannot be ruled out: Madras High Court (opens original article in a new tab)

Madras High Court issued an interim injunction to block a church construction near a 100-year-old Mariamman Temple, citing potential mala fide intentions and the need to preserve religious harmony in a majority-Hindu area.

• Madras High Court granted an interim injunction to prevent construction of a church near Mariamman Temple in Kalapatti.
• The court noted that a large church near a temple could have mala fide intentions and emphasized preserving religious amity.
• The temple has been in existence for over 100 years with a majority Hindu population, and there is significant local opposition to the church construction.