Supreme Court of India · 2022-02-04
The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board vs Union Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- The Surat Parsi Panchayat Board
- Respondent
- Union Of India
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- Surya Kant, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the appeal of the Surat Parsi Panchayat Board regarding the performance of Dokhmenashini funeral rights, which were restricted by government protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic. The court recognized the significance of religious practices and the need for accommodations in public health policies. The appeal was allowed, emphasizing the importance of balancing public health measures with the rights of religious communities.