India Not delving into religious rights, only dealing with well-being and health of captive elephants, SC says August 18, 2026 gopalkumarthakur@gmail.com Senior advocate K. Parameshwar, intervening for temple managements in Kerala, said the use of elephants in temple festivals in Kerala was and essential part of faith Related posts: CITU petitions ILO over ‘suppression of workers’ rights by Centre and Uttar Pradesh governments’ Kerala monsoon onset: Why southwest monsoon arrival matters for India DGMA warns of cyber threats as ports automate operations Driver dies days after assault by group of kanwariyas in Uttar Pradesh; FIRs give conflicting accounts