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Religion
Supreme Court Handovers Somnath Temple Meat Ban Dispute to Gujarat High Court
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🗓 07 Nov 2026, 03:43 AM
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The Supreme Court has declined to halt a meat ban near the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, directing the Gujarat High Court to handle appeals related to the contentious issue.
The Supreme Court's decision comes after a series of petitions challenging the meat ban imposed in areas surrounding the Somnath Temple. The court, however, chose not to intervene directly, instead referring the appeals to the Gujarat High Court for a final resolution. The Gujarat High Court will now be responsible for examining the legal arguments presented by both sides and delivering a verdict on the validity of the meat ban. The outcome of this case is likely to have significant implications for religious freedom and local traditions in the region.