The Supreme Court criticized the inability of local authorities to resolve a burial issue involving a Christian Scheduled Tribe man in Chhattisgarh. The deceased’s son sought permission to bury his father in their native village, which was opposed due to potential unrest between tribal Hindus and Christians. The court expressed disappointment and postponed the hearing to January 22.
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