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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V., K.V.JAYAKUMAR
Suo Motu – Appellant
Versus
State of Kerala – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. notice of the court's initiation of proceedings. (Para 1) |
| 2. court emphasized the need for structured pilgrimage management. (Para 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 3. efforts made by government bodies for pilgrimage management. (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. analysis of amenities and infrastructure for pilgrims. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 5. court's directive for an expert committee for planning. (Para 12 , 14 , 16) |
| 6. directed timeline for completion of preparatory measures. (Para 13 , 15) |
ORDER :
1. This suo motu proceeding was initiated pursuant to the order dated 06.02.2026 in SSCR No. 37 of 2025, in light of the experience gained and the difficulties encountered in crowd management during the Mandala–Makaravilakku Season 2025–26. Taking note of these concerns, this Court had issued directions for the constitution of an institutional framework and for ensuring coordinated, advance planning across all stakeholders.
2. Pilgrimage management on the scale witnessed at Sabarimala necessitates a well-structured and coordinated institutional mechanism. Such a framework must comprehensively address infrastructural works, transport logistics, utility provisioning, local body services, grant of kuthakas, inter-de
The court mandates a comprehensive, structured framework for crowd management at Sabarimala, emphasizing safety, technological integration, and timely infrastructural development for the 2026-2027 pi....
Effective pilgrimage management requires structured, expert-driven planning and coordination across multiple agencies to ensure safety and welfare.
‘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 Travancore Devaswom Board is obligated to ensure the uninterrupted performance of traditional rites and manage crowd safety during religious festivals, safeguarding the rights of worshippers.
Section 31A of the Act deals with the formation of Temple Advisory Committees in the temples under the management of the Travancore Devaswom Board -Section 76A of the Act deals with formation of Temp....
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.
The court upheld the proposal to relocate Bhasmakulam at Sabarimala, affirming compliance with the Master Plan, while the relocation of the Ganapathy idol was not pursued.
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....
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