Kerala High Court warns collectors to take over six disputed churches in a week or...

The Kerala High Court has issued a stern warning to district collectors, directing them to take control of six disputed churches within a week. The case revolves around the ongoing tussle between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions in the Malankara Church. The court criticized the state government for not complying with its earlier orders regarding the handover of the churches. The government has been reluctant to act, fearing unrest among the local communities. The court stressed that law and order concerns should not be a reason to delay the enforcement of legal orders.