The Madras High Court has permitted the erection of a memorial stupa to honor soldiers of the 1755 Natham Kanavai War against British forces. Justice GR Swaminathan ruled that such remembrance serves a national and social purpose, allowing the memorial on land previously rejected by local authorities. The court emphasized India's civilizational unity and diverse historical experiences, noting the martial tradition of communities like the Kallars. It drew a parallel to the permission for a memorial for Stan Swamy, stating none was needed here.