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Supreme Court Upholds Namaz Restrictions at Dargah

2/9/2026

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  • On February 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a petition challenging the Madras High Court's restrictions on namaz at Nellithoppu in the Sikkandar Badhusha Avuliya Dargah.
  • The Madras High Court had limited prayers to Ramzan and Bakrid, citing disruptions to a nearby temple.
  • The petitioner argued the restriction violated Article 25 and affected the Muslim community, and the Supreme Court did not interfere.