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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
ANIL K.NARENDRAN
Suo Motu – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. videography incident and its violation of prohibitions (Para 2 , 9) |
| 2. regulations on media activities at pilgrimage sites (Para 12 , 19) |
ORDER :
This report filed by the Special Commissioner, Sabarimala is regarding videography by a temporary employee using mobile phone at Sopanam of Sabarimala Sannidhanam on 02.01.2025, during Harivaraasanam. In the said report, it is also stated that, on 25.12.2024, when the procession of Thanka Anki reached the Sanctum Sanctorum, cameramen of the press standing on the northern side of Sopanam climbed on the rail at the Sopanam and recorded video and took photos. The report of the Special Commissioner, Sabarimala reads thus;
On 25.12.2024 evening when the procession of Thanka Anki came to the Sanctum Sanctorum, cameramen of press standing on the northern side of the Sopanam climbed on the rail at Sopanam and recorded video and took photos.”
3. By the order dated 06.01.2025, the learned Senior Government Pleader was directed to get a report from the Special Officer, Sannidhanam, and the learned Standing Counsel for Travancore Devaswom Board was directed to get a report from the Sopanam Special Officer, regarding the incident that ha
Court upheld existing prohibitions on photography at Sabarimala, emphasizing the need for strict regulation of media activities during pilgrimage.
‘Worshipper’ is a person who shows reverence and adoration for a deity - Right to worship is a civil right, of course in an accustomed manner and subject to the practise and tradition in each temple.
The court established that the Travancore Devaswom Board has a legal obligation to manage donor rooms and ensure proper verification of their usage in accordance with the relevant statutes.
A writ of mandamus cannot be issued to direct authorities to act contrary to statutory provisions, particularly regarding the operation of contract carriages as stage carriages.
Travancore Devaswom Board is duty bound to see that regular traditional rites and ceremonies according to practice prevalent in Sabarimala are performed promptly and to make proper arrangements for c....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that the Cochin Devaswom Board cannot grant permission for film shooting activities in Sree Vadakkunnathan Kshethra Maidan based on the interpretat....
Point of Law : Section 31A of Act deals with formation of Temple Advisory Committees.
The court mandates enhanced compliance with customs regarding mobile phone use and access for non-Hindus in temples.
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