IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN V, K.V.JAYAKUMAR
Vazhuthanam Sri. Mahavishnu Bhakthajana Samithy – Appellant
Versus
State Of Kerala Represented By The Secretary Department Of Revenue (Devaswom) – Respondent
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| 1. petitioners challenge shanthi's continuation despite vigilance issues. (Para 2 , 3) |
| 2. respondents deny claims, assert karaima rights and enmity. (Para 5 , 6 , 8 , 9 , 10) |
| 3. issues: maintainability and relief grantability. (Para 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 4. 21-year delay in challenging 2004 communication. (Para 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 , 21) |
| 5. delay and laches bar writ relief. (Para 22 , 23 , 24) |
| 6. no locus standi; disputed facts unfit for writ. (Para 25 , 26 , 27) |
| 7. no mandamus for disciplinary action; petition dismissed. (Para 28 , 29 , 30) |
JUDGMENT
K. V. Jayakumar, J.
This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India .
2. The 1st petitioner is an association of devotees of the temple, namely Vazhuthanam Sree Mahavishnu Temple (for the sake of brevity, “the temple”), which is registered as Samithy under the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act, 1955 . The 2nd petitioner is the President of the said Samithy. Ext. P1 is the true copy of the Memorandum of Association and byelaw of the samithy dated 23.02.2025.
3. The petitioners state that the 9th respondent, Sri K.M. Manoj is the Melshanthi of the temple w




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