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SC refuses to entertain PIL for reviewing wages of priests, temple staff

The Supreme Court has declined to review the wages and benefits of priests and temple staff in state-controlled temples. The court stated that such matters should be approached directly by aggrieved parties. Petitioner advocate Ashwini Upadhyay sought a judicial commission to address the issue, citing low earnings and potential violations of livelihood rights.

18 May 2026 12:00 pm