tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48251149555644872212023-11-17T00:50:33.188+08:00 Lift the Ban on Thaipusam MusicWe are raising funds for a judicial review to lift the ban on playing musical instruments during Thaipusam foot processions. The ban which has been in existence since 1973 restricts the Hindu community in practicing their traditions, cultural beliefs and religious rights.Sathiyamoorthy s/o Murugiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16424719170505211369noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825114955564487221.post-9346524602142460452015-11-04T20:28:00.002+08:002015-11-16T01:12:22.780+08:00Timeline – Ban on Thaipusam Music <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">A Ban on the use of musical instruments was
imposed in 1973. Singapore is the only country in the world that bans the use
of musical instruments at Thaipusam. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Thaipusam falls under the authority of The <a href="http://heb.gov.sg/">Hindu
Endowment Board (HEB)</a> . This is a statutory board under the <a href="https://www.mccy.gov.sg/">Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
(MCCY).</a> According to </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">HEB, they had brought up the
issue to the <a href="http://heb.gov.sg/thaipusam15statement.aspx">police licensing board on several occasions since 1973 but to no avail. </a></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The issue was also brought up in Parliament
seating’s but to no avail. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">3<sup>rd</sup> Feb 2015 </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">-Three men were
arrested during Thaipusam 2015 and have claimed innocence.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
</span><i><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Source</span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/singaporepoliceforce/posts/10153644774559408">Singapore
Police Force - FB post</a></span></div>
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<b>4<sup>th</sup> Feb</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> 2015 </b>- A Facebook
page published by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Speak-up-for-Thaipusam-We-want-answers-from-HEB/1429853677306656?pnref=story">Voice
of One</a> to 'Speak Up For Thaipusam' has garnered close to 9,000 Likes.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span></div>
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<b>5<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 </b><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">-</span>
Ms Sangeetha Thanapal publishes: Thaipusam & the right to cultural and
religious expression in Singapore. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/sangeetha-thanapal/thaipusam-the-right-to-cultural-and-religious-expression-in-singapore/10153110682379529?pnref=story">Click
here</a> to read.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span></div>
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Ms Sangeetha also <a href="https://www.change.org/p/mdm-halimah-yacob-make-thaipusam-a-religious-holiday-in-singapore?recruiter=11472893&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=des-lg-no_src-no_msg&fb_ref=Default">starts
a petition</a> calling for the re-instatement of Thaipusam as a public holiday.
It has garnered more than 20,000 signatures.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span></div>
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<b>6<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 </b>- Law Minister Shanmugam <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/k-shanmugam-sc/thaipusam-lion-dances-kompangs-discrimination-against-hindus/829552680424597">gives
his take </a>on the rules behind the ban on musical instruments, saying Hindus
in Singapore are in a 'privileged' position.</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span></div>
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<b>7<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015</b> - Oddly enough, there is no mention about the Thaipusam
incident on HEB's <a href="http://heb.gov.sg/media/hindu-news.aspx"> website</a>
: although there is a statement by Mr R Jayachandran, Chairman of HEB on their
Facebook </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">9<sup>th</sup> Feb</span> 2015</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> - The
Online Citizen publishes an article by <a href="http://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2015/02/can-we-have-our-holidays-back-now/">Arriffin
Sha</a> :'Now can we have our holiday back ?</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">10<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">- Ms R Angelina,
represented by Lawyer Mr Ravi, filed an application challenging the
constitutionality of guidelines prohibiting the use of musical instruments
at Thaipusam procession. In response to media queries, the
Attorney-General’s Chambers said it has filed an application <a href="http://www.theonlinecitizen.com/2015/02/law-society-of-singapore-m-ravi-ordered-to-stop-legal-practice/">to
strike out her case </a>“on the grounds that it discloses no reasonable cause
of action, <i>is scandalous, frivolous and vexatious, and is an abuse of
process”.</i></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> <br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b>11<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 </b>- Law Minister Shanmugam seems</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/shanmugam-on-thaipusam/1650986.html">to
soften stand</a> (Apparently Main Stream Media Channel News Asia has removed
the post): Hindu Endowments Board should find out the wishes of the people.</span></div>
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<b>11<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015</b> - Warning <a href="http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/agc-warns-against-public/1651170.html">by
AG</a> (Again Main Stream Media Channel News Asia has removed the post) ....The
day free speech which is enshrined in our Constitution under Article 14 was
lost in our country...</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
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<b>13<sup>th</sup> Feb</b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> 2015</b> - Gilbert
Goh's application to hold a peaceful protest at Speakers Corner was <a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/police-reject-activist-gilbert-gohs-application-for-speakers-corner-permit">rejected
by the Police</a>. </span></div>
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Statement on Thaipusam Procession </a></span></div>
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<b>24<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 -</b> Martyn See's Open Letter to PAP MP Lam Pin
Min over Thaipusam Incident. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203602023946934&set=a.1091034991852.2015015.1105822323&type=1&theater">Full
article here </a></span></div>
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<b>26<sup>th</sup> Feb 2015 - </b>Martyn See files a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10203616738674793&set=pcb.10203616769995576&type=1&theater">police
report</a> on PAP MP Lam Pin Min over the Thaipusam incident. The Straits Times
<a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/more-singapore-stories/story/film-maker-makes-police-report-against-pap-mp-lam-pin-mi">carries
the story.</a></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">29<sup>th</sup> April 2015 - </span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">Lawyer Mr Eugene
Thuraisingam of Eugene Thuraisingam LLP serves an Originating Summons (Case
No.: HC/OS 394/2015) in court on the Attorney General, on behalf of 3
Singaporeans applicants, Mr Sathiyamoorthy s/o Murugiah, Mr Vijaya Kumar
s/o Rajendran & Mr Balasubramaniam </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"><br />
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">20<sup>th</sup> May</span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> 2015</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> - Lawyer
Mr Eugene Thuraisingam and state counsels from the Attorney General's
Chambers attended before an Assistant Registrar for a pre-trial conference
(PTC). The state counsel indicated that they needed more time to put in
affidavits on behalf of the Government, given the serious nature of this
judicial review application. </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1<sup>st</sup> July 2015 -</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">
<a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/rlpwht9v5b01xs7/20150701_AFFIDAVIT_%28KOH_TEE_MENG%29%20body.pdf?dl=0"><b> </b>Affidavit
filed by the Attorney-General </a>(giving intention to pursue the matter
in High Court) </span></div>
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July 2015 - </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lawyer Eugene Thuraisingam and the AGC
attended before the Assistant Registrar for a further Pre-Trial Conference
today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As affidavits have been filed,
the Assistant Registrar has directed that fixed this matter for hearing before
a High Court Judge on 14 August 2015.</span></div>
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received from Eugene Thuraisingam's office to the 3 men who filed the appeal
against the ban on playing drums during Thaipusam.</a></span></div>
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</span><b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">18<sup>th</sup> Aug 2015</span></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">- </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">The 3 men are in the process of considering
their options in response to the High Court's instruction to place a security
deposit of $20,000 if they want to appeal the case. Lawyer Eugene
Thuraisingam pays the $20,000 security deposit out of his own pocket </span><br />
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3 men, led by Sathiyamoorthy have proceeded with crowd funding to fund their
case in the high court. Visit the<a href="http://voicesofsgindians.blogspot.sg/">
crowd funding sit<span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">e.</span></a> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">20<sup>th</sup> Sept 2015</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"> - </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;">The case
was highlighted in mainstream media the Sunday Times yesterday (20<sup>th</sup>
Sept 2015) by Senior Law Correspondent, Mr K C Vijayan. The story was also
carried by several other online news sites, including the Singapore Law
Watch. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/thaipusam-instrument-ban-legitimate-high-court">The
Straits Times / Sunday Times </a></span><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br />
<a href="http://www.singaporelawwatch.sg/slw/headlinesnews/70118-thaipusam-instrument-ban-legitimate-high-court.html#sthash.kkvVptkc.dpbs">Singapore
Law Watch </a></span><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br />
<a href="http://www.allsingaporestuff.com/article/high-court-upholds-thaipusam-instrument-ban">All
Singapore Stuff </a></span><span lang="EN-GB"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";"><br />
<a href="http://statestimesreview.com/2015/09/20/singapore-high-court-musical-instruments-at-thaipusam-banned-even-when-it-is-constitutionall/">States
Times Review </a></span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-SG;"></span></div>
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Sathiyamoorthy s/o Murugiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16424719170505211369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825114955564487221.post-54283885158427134532015-11-04T20:11:00.003+08:002015-11-16T01:10:02.124+08:00Email received from Eugene Thuraisingam's office to the 3 men who filed the appeal against the ban on playing drums during Thaipusam.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We ( Lawyers from Eugene Thuraisingam ) attended before the High Court Judge,
Justice Tay Yong Kwang, for the hearing of your applications for permission to
proceed with judicial review of the Police’s conditions that the playing of
music during the Thaipusam procession be significantly restricted.<br />
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During oral argument, we supplemented the written submissions that we had sent
you previously with further points, and addressed the Judge’s questions and
AGC’s points.<br />
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The Judge accepted our position that all three of you, including Sathiya, have
legal standing to make a judicial review application. He accepted that it is
not necessary for a member of the Hindu community to actively participate in
the Thaipusam procession in order to have standing to make a judicial review
application.<br />
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The Judge also accepted your and the Expert’s position that the playing of
music is an integral part of the Thaipusam religious experience, and that your
freedom to take part in the Thaipusam procession accompanied by music forms
part of your Constitutional right to <span style="font-family: "arial" , "sans-serif";">practice</span> religion that is protected by Art
15(1) of the Constitution.<br />
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The Judge however took the view that it is clear that the music restrictions
constitute a lawful exercise by the Government of their power under Art 15(4)
of the Constitution to make restrictions on persons’ religious liberty, for the
purpose of maintaining public order.<br />
<br />
In the circumstances, the Judge dismissed your applications for permission.<br />
<br />
Although we challenged the AGC’s application that costs should be awarded
against you on the basis that this is a public interest litigation and you do
not have a private interest in the outcome of this case, the Court nevertheless
ordered SGD 6,000 + disbursements of SGD 1923.80 against the three of you
jointly and severally. Costs are normally awarded to parties who lose in a
case.<br />
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You have one month (i.e. by 11 September 2015) to decide if you wish to appeal
the Judge’s decision to refuse you permission, to the Court of Appeal. If you
wish to do so, you will need to provide SGD 20,000 upfront as security of
costs.<u> </u>Such security of costs is a rule imposed by the Court to ensure
that, if the respondent to the appeal (ie the AGC in this case) succeeds in
defending the High Court judge’s judgment, it will be compensated for the costs
it incurred in defending your appeal.<br />
<br />
As we had informed you earlier this year, it is difficult to win in judicial
review applications. However, if you wish to proceed with the appeal, we have
no problems acting for you, as we did in your High Court case.<br />
<br />
Please do not hesitate to contact / arrange an appointment with us if you
require any clarifications on the above and the case moving forward.<br />
<br />
Yours,<br />
<br />
Suang Wijaya<br />
Practice Trainee | Eugene Thuraisingam LLP<br />
T +65 6557 2436 | F +65 6557 2437 | suang.wijaya@thuraisingam.com<br />
1 Coleman Street, #07-06, The Adelphi, Singapore 179803 |
www.thuraisingam.com </span></div>
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Sathiyamoorthy s/o Murugiahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16424719170505211369noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825114955564487221.post-73925482911205607592015-08-28T18:11:00.002+08:002015-11-16T01:08:13.220+08:00Crowd Funding Campaign <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thank you for your interest in this crowd funding effort . We are raising funds for a judicial review in the High Court to lift the ban on playing musical instruments during Thaipusam foot processions. The ban ( in existence since 1973) restricts the Hindu community in practicing their traditions, cultural beliefs & religious rights.<br />
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On the 29th April, Mr Eugene of<a href="http://www.thuraisingam.com/" target="_blank"> Eugene Thuraisingam LLP</a> served an Ex Parte Originating Summons ( Case No.: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/glb0jxmlnremy2a/20150429_Ex-parte%20OS%20%28OS394%29.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">HC/OS 394/2015 </a>) in the high court of the Republic of Singapore on the Attorney General, on behalf of 3 Singaporean applicants : Mr Balasubramaniam , Mr Sathiyamoorthy s/o Murugiah & Mr Vijaya Kumar s/o Rajendran. Mr Eugene is fighting this case pro bono which means he is not charging the 3 men for his services. You can follow the sequence of events leading to the present court status at this <a href="http://whatdidgandhido.blogspot.sg/p/citizens-initia.html" target="_blank">Timeline</a>.<br />
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The three gentleman who are all Hindus, are seeking for the ban of musical instruments by the SPF to be lifted during Thaipusam processions. The court has ordered that the three men have the right to practice Freedom of Religion but dismissed the case on the ground of Public Order Act of the Singapore constitution article 15 (4) which do not authorize any act contrary to any general law relating to public order, public health or morality.<br />
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Mr Eugene has filed an appeal and placed a security deposit of $20,000 out of his own pocket. Now that the High Court Judge has released his grounds of decision, we await directions from the Court of Appeal on when to file written arguments for the Court of Appeal. Once the written arguments are filed and the AGC file their response, the Court of Appeal will fix the matter for an oral hearing before them. We will keep you informed once we get the dates of the trial .<br />
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Court charges 1: S$6,000 (Legal Costs awarded to the Government for the unsuccessful High Court application)<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Why Support Us</b></u></span><br />
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I'm ( Sathiyamoorthy ) founder and administrator of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Voices-of-Singaporean-Indians-811433515595787/timeline/" target="_blank">Voices of Singaporeans Indians </a>(FB community page). As a patriotic son of Singapore, I believe that unjust practices should be addressed.<br />
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Hinduism is an ancient religion. Dance, music and songs have been in existence since the Vedic period 1750-500BCE. It is a religious rite past down from generation to generation from our forefathers. While our government has made efforts in preserving the culture of our forefathers, is seems that we are marginalized in their decision making. It’s very saddening that we, Singaporeans Hindus are deprived and discriminated in practicing our religion and our festival as it used to be in the olden days. I am typing these words with tears flowing down my eyes. What kind of future do we want to leave for our children? One that is authentic? Or one that carries the shadow of meaning?<br />
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We are just ordinary people fighting this case on behalf of the Hindu community. We don’t want to pass down a watered down version of our religious rites, practices and culture to the next generation. We want our children and grandchildren to know how Thaipusam as is really celebrated around the world. We are working together to establish a better and authentic future for our children and our community<br />
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