Madrassas not place of worship, can host polling booths: HC

October 21, 2015 20:40

In a significant verdict, Kerala high court today held that madrassas are not places of worship but places of education and that polling stations can be established there.

"I have no doubt in my mind that a madrassa is not a place of worship and a polling booth can well be set up," Justice V Chitambaresh ruled.

He was dismissing a petition challenging the decision to set up polling stations in two madrassas in Kasargod District for the civic polls in the state slated for next month.

Referring to clauses in a handbook issued by the State Election Commission for conduct of election to the local bodies, the court said no police station, hospital or place of religious worship shall function as a polling station.

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