US Constitution Trumps Presidential Tariff Powers
28 Feb 2026
Non-Compliance with Court Summons Amounts to Contempt: Allahabad HC Issues Warrant Against HDFC Life Branch Head in Cheating Bail Case
02 Mar 2026
Bank Can Adjust OTS Deposit on Borrower Default, No Cheating u/s 420 IPC: Delhi High Court
02 Mar 2026
Divij Kumar Quits CMS INDUSLAW for Independent Practice
03 Mar 2026
Global Lawyers Debate AI Liability in Autonomous Vehicles
03 Mar 2026
CCPA Fines Startup ₹8 Lakh for False Child Growth Claims
05 Mar 2026
Madras High Court Scoffs at Police Custody Injury Claim
05 Mar 2026
India's Criminal Investigations Face Systemic Conviction Crisis
05 Mar 2026
Kerala HC Slams TDB Financial Discipline in Ayyappa Conclave, Orders Auditor Report on Past Anomalies: High Court of Kerala
06 Mar 2026
Back
Next 
R. MAHADEVAN, P. D. AUDIKESAVALU
M. Karthikeyan – Appellant
Versus
V. Vidyavathi, IAS, The Director, Archaeological Survey of India Janpet, New Delhi – Respondent
Headnote: Read headnote
ORDER :
(R. Mahadevan, J.)
Heard all the parties including the stakeholders and perused the materials placed before us.
2. The present interim application has been filed by the petitioner claiming himself to be an ardent devotee undertaking pilgrimage to various temples across the State and the Country and well conversant with the issue on hand. According to the petitioner, the State of Tamil Nadu is a sacred land blessed with centuries old numerous, wonderful, architectural and culturally rich temples and stands testimony to our ancient history and hoary tradition. The rulers of this land recognized the importance of temples by constructing new ones, besides renovating the old structures. However, these heritage structures have been neglected to be maintained by the present day authorities. The temples which were once beacon of the Tamil culture, have now been ignored. The petitioner further stated that the HR&CE Department which is the custodian of these temples, has not carried out its duty properly and effectively leading to damage and destruction of many temples. It is
The court ruled that the Udayasthamana Pooja's status as a religious practice must be established in civil court, and the Managing Committee's decisions regarding rituals are not subject to judicial ....
The Travancore Devaswom Board must ensure proper maintenance of temples, and the Temple Advisory Committee is authorized to collect funds for renovations under strict compliance with statutory proced....
A temple is classified as private if it lacks features of public worship and management rests with a specific community, as established through historical evidence and refusal of public rights.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the legal impermissibility of unauthorized committees collecting funds in Hindu religious institutions, emphasizing the need for strict compliance ....
The temple premises cannot be used for conducting mass drill or weaponry training. The Travancore Devaswom Board has the authority to manage the temple and arrange for the conduct of worship and fest....
The distinction between a private and a public endowment is that whereas in the former the beneficiaries are specific individuals, in the latter they are the general public or a class thereof.
Section 14 of Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act provides for Temple Advisory Committees and enjoins that composition of a Temple Advisory Committee shall be in such manner as may b....
The court underscored the principle that appointments of receivers in temple management should prioritize individuals with religious and administrative expertise over legal professionals to ensure ef....
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
Listen Article