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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
G.JAYACHANDRAN, K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN, JJ
The Executive Officer Arulmigu Subramanian Swamy Temple, Thirupparankundram, Madurai – Appellant
Versus
11.Rama.Ravikumar – Respondent
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COMMON JUDGMENT
DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN, J.
and MR.K.K. RAMAKRISHNAN, J.
Introduction:
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2.The controversy under consideration is the judgement of the High Court Bench of Single Judge, which directed the Executive Officer of the Thiruparangundram Devasthanam to lit lamp at the stone lamp pillar in the hill on the full moon evening of the Tamil Karthigai month. The State represented by the District Collector and Superintendent of Police apprehends that the implementation of this order will create disturbance to the public peace. The Hindu Religious and Charitable Department (he
The court affirmed the right to light Karthigai Deepam at Deepathoon, emphasizing communal harmony and overriding state concerns over public order, based on established customary practices.
State officials must comply with judicial orders related to the right of worship, or face contempt proceedings.
Parties in religious disputes can assert rights based on historical practices and public endowment; possession can confer title through adverse possession.
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 ....
Point of Law : Section 31A of Act deals with formation of Temple Advisory Committees.
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....
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