Archive · 18 Sep 2025
SC to Hear Plea on Dasara Inauguration by Banu Mushtaq
Some people are challenging the Karnataka government's decision to have Banu Mushtaq, a writer, inaugurate a big festival called Dasara.
They believe she shouldn't be performing a religious ceremony because she is not Hindu.
A previous court had allowed the inauguration.
Now, the Supreme Court will review the case before the festival begins, considering the concerns about religious traditions.
Supreme Court to hear a plea regarding Banu Mushtaq's Dasara inauguration.
The Karnataka High Court previously upheld the government's decision.
Petitioners challenge Mushtaq's participation in the 'Agra Puja'.
The petitioners claim the inauguration by a non-Hindu violates Hindu religious practices.
The Dasara festival is scheduled to begin on September 22.
- Who
- Supreme Court, Banu Mushtaq, Karnataka government
- What
- Supreme Court to hear a plea against the Karnataka government's decision to have Banu Mushtaq inaugurate the Dasara festival.
- When
- The Supreme Court will hear the plea urgently before the festival, likely on Friday.
- Where
- Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Petitioners object to Mushtaq performing 'Agra Puja' and believe it is against Hindu religious practices.
Supporters of Mushtaq's Participation
Opponents of Mushtaq's Participation
Religious Ceremony
Supporters of Mushtaq's Participation
The state invites accomplished people regardless of religion.
Opponents of Mushtaq's Participation
A non-Hindu performing the puja is against Hindu religious traditions.
Court Ruling
Supporters of Mushtaq's Participation
The High Court ruled in favor of Mushtaq's participation.
Opponents of Mushtaq's Participation
The High Court erred by not appreciating the religious aspects.
- Event
- Supreme Court hearing plea
- Person Involved
- Banu Mushtaq
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Initiator
- Unspecified petitioner
- Underlying event
- Mysuru Dasara Mahotsav
- Date
- September 22 - October 2
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