The Crime Branch-CID of the Tamil Nadu police, which is probing the illegal sand mining at Kallidaikuruchi in Tirunelveli district, has extended its probe to Kerala.Bishop of the Malankara Catholic Church, Samuel Mar Irenious, and five Catholic .
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church: Top court to examine plea against ‘forced confessions’
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a petition which has raised the question of “forced/mandatory confessions” in the Kerala-based Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and its alleged abuse. December 15, 2020 1:56:51 am
The petitioners said women are being forced to confess and such confession is being “used to exploit them sexually” by threatening to divulge the contents to the parent or husband.(Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
Confessing one’s sins is one of the sacraments of the Church, but can a believer be compelled to do it?
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a petition which has raised the question of “forced/mandatory confessions” in the Kerala-based Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and its alleged abuse.