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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V., K.V.JAYAKUMAR
V. Shyamohan S/O Velayudhan Nair – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala Represented By Its Secretary To Government – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. right to undertake pilgrimage (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. ecological importance and pilgrimage management (Para 4 , 5 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. regulation on pilgrim access for safety (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. need for strict compliance with regulations (Para 11 , 12) |
| 5. determining carrying capacity for safety (Para 13 , 14 , 15) |
| 6. balance of religious freedom and public safety (Para 16 , 17) |
| 7. constitutional duty to conserve environment (Para 18 , 19) |
JUDGMENT :
Raja Vijayaraghavan V., J.
1. The petitioner, a lawyer and devoted follower of Lord Ayyappa, complains that although he has secured a Virtual Queue (e-pass) for darshan at Sabarimala on 17.11.2025, there has been no proper public notification regarding the opening of the Traditional Route (Kanana Patha) from Erumeli to Sannidhanam. He states that authorities have indicated that the route will be opened only on 17.11.2025, which would make it impossible for him and other pilgrims holding e-passes for the same day to undertake the customary forest trek. He contends that unless the path is opened by at least 15.11.2025, devotees like him will be forced to abandon the pilgrimage. The petitioner also highlights the lack of timely and transparent
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