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Spare religious places! Uttarakhand HC slams misconduct in temples amid live-in, molestation charges on mahant

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Haridwar: The Uttarakhand High Court has raised serious concerns about alleged misconduct inside temples and ashrams in Haridwar. During a hearing on petitions related to the Maa Chanda Devi temple, the Court expressed anguish over reports that the temple’s mahant was facing criminal charges, including allegations of a live-in relationship and molestation. Court’s strong remarks Justice Rakesh Thapliyal, while hearing the matter, said the situat…
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The Uttarakhand High Court has made serious remarks against the chief priest of the Maa Chandi Devi Temple in Haridwar. The court clarified that religious places should be protected from such controversies. Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said that if such activities continue in temples and ashrams, it is worrying. The priest is accused of having a live-in relationship with a woman and molesting her. What is happening in religious places? Justice Thapl…

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NEWS9 LIVE broke the news in on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
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