Top Law News SC stays HC decision declaring ‘santhara’ as illegal August 31, 2015 by Legal India News | Leave a Comment The Supreme Court today stayed the operation of a Rajasthan High Court order terming as illegal the religious practice of “santhara”, a ritual of fasting until death prevalent among Jain community members. “Issue notice. Leave granted,” a bench comprising Chief Justice H L Dattu and Justice Amitava Roy said while staying the HC order and issuing […] Read more » Chief Justice H.L. Dattu Court featured Rajasthan santhara SC stays HC decision declaring 'santhara' as illegal Supreme Court