M.P. High Court issues notice over minor’s death linked to Jain ritual

The Madhya Pradesh Supreme Court issued notifications to the union and state governments, various state officials, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and Indore -based couple, in connection with the death of a three -year -old girl. Santhara – Word of fasting until death.

Justice of Vivek Rusia and Binod Gambling Dwivededi’dan a chapter bench, the social worker Panshu Jain, a public interest in the case of listening to the case published. The petition sought a ban on his observation Santhara By minors and people with mental illness.

The claim argues that if the practice is allowed for minors and vulnerable individuals, it can be abused by others for “survival öne from relatives suffering from serious health conditions or psychological disorders. The petition also wants a penalty against those who facilitate Santhara For minors.

The court directed notifications about the Union Government, Madhya Pradesh Government, NHRC, Police State General Manager, Indore Department Commissioner, Indore Department Collector and City Police Commissioner.

In addition, the parents of the girl – Piyush Jain and Varsha Jain – participants in the case last month after the previous aspect of the court. The answers were searched.

Jain Saint Rajesh Muni Maharaj, who performed 3 -year -old Santhara. File | Photo Loan: Am Faruqui

Lawyer Shubham Sharma Hindu a temporary prohibition Santhara Smalls were also requested. “However, the Supreme Court has published notifications to the participants for the time being and will take our request into consideration after their answers,” he said.

The court was temporarily listed on August 25th for more trial. The court is subject to the petition that deposits the process fee.

“Notification to the participants about the payment fee within three working days within three working days. Notification will be returned within four weeks,” he said.

According to the petition, three -year -old Vienna Jain, who was treated for a brain tumor, died after receiving it on March 21st. Santhara oath. Ritual was undertaken on the advice of a Jain monk Rajesh Muni Maharaj, which parents approached to seek a blessing for their daughters.

The petition was moved in front of the Supreme Court on May 9, and the media gave a certificate of the youngest to the Jain Ritual, who stated that parents were recognized by the Book of Golden World Records, a US -based Golden World Records book. Santhara”.