Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Upholds 'Shebait' Rights Of Erstwhile Royal Family Of Travancore; Hands Over Temple Administration To Committee
4 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Upholds 'Shebait' Rights Of Erstwhile Royal Family Of Travancore; Hands Over Temple Administration To Committee

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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the rights of erstwhile royal family of Travancore in the administration of Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram.Allowing the appeal filed by members of the Travancore family, the top court reversed the finding of the High Court of Kerala that the rights of family ceased to exist with the death of the last ruler of the Travancore in 1991. The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the rights of erstwhile royal family of Travancore in the administration of Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram. The last Ruler of Travancore, until his death on 20.7.1991 continued to manage the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple by virtue of powers conferred on him under Section 18 of the TC Act. The court clubbed the cases together and considered the issue whether the younger brother of the last Ruler of Travancore could after the death of the last Ruler on 20.7.1991 claim to be the "Ruler of Travancore" within the meaning of that term contained in Section 18 of the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act, 1950 to claim ownership, control and management of the ancient and great Temple in Kerala namely, the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple located at Trivandrum.

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Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Supreme Court Extends Time For Special Audit Till August 31
2 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Supreme Court Extends Time For Special Audit Till August 31

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday extended time till August 31, 2022 for completion of the special audit of 25 years for the iconic Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram, which was ordered by the Court in 2020. During that hearing, the Supreme Court had also rejected an application filed by the Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Trust to exempt it from …

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Supreme Court Extends Time For Special Audit Till 30th June
3 years, 1 month ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple: Supreme Court Extends Time For Special Audit Till 30th June

Live Law  

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday granted time upto 30th June 2022 for completion of the special audit of 25 years ordered by the Court in 2020 for the iconic Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram. In the light of the report submitted by the Administrative Committee of the Temple, as per which the Temple is going through unprecedented …

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Facing Unprecedented Financial Crisis; Govt Aid Needed : Administrative Committee To Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Facing Unprecedented Financial Crisis; Govt Aid Needed : Administrative Committee To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The iconic Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram is facing unprecedented financial crisis and is unable to meet the monthly expenses due to the pandemic crisis, its Administrative Committee has told the Supreme Court.The report submitted by the head of the Administrative Committee - the District Judge of Thiruvananthapuram P Krishnakumar -stated that though the temple requested. The iconic Sree …

SC Accepts Affidavit Of Undertaking Filed By Padmanabha Swamy Temple 'Trustee'; Directs Constitution Of Committees Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Accepts Affidavit Of Undertaking Filed By Padmanabha Swamy Temple 'Trustee'; Directs Constitution Of Committees Within 4 Weeks [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has accepted the affidavit of undertaking filed by Moolam Thirunal Rama Varma of the erstwhile Royal Family of Travancore. The Court granted four weeks time to constitute the Administrative Committee and Advisory Committee of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and to make them functional.The bench of Justices UU Lalit and Indu Malhotra also accepted the submission that the. The …

Supreme Court upholds management rights of former royal family
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court upholds management rights of former royal family

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has upheld the right of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore to “manage and administer” the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram with its immense riches. Writ petition by Marthanda Varma But as the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court explained in a January 31, 2011, order, “public resentment started when the last ruler’s brother., who took …

Why SC Upheld Rights Of Erstwhile Rulers Of Travancore As "Shebait" Of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple?
4 years, 8 months ago

Why SC Upheld Rights Of Erstwhile Rulers Of Travancore As "Shebait" Of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple?

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The Supreme Court in a judgment delivered on Monday, upheld the rights of the erstwhile Royal Family of Travancore as the shebait of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram. The sole issue considered by the High Court was whether the younger brother of the last Ruler of Travancore could after the death of the last Ruler on 20.7.1991 claim to be …

Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Delegates Powers Of "Ruler Of Travancore" To Administrative Committee As Suggested By Ex-Royal Family
4 years, 8 months ago

Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Delegates Powers Of "Ruler Of Travancore" To Administrative Committee As Suggested By Ex-Royal Family

Live Law  

While upholding the rights of the erstwhile Royal Family of Travancore as the shebait of Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram, the Supreme Court also directed that the powers of 'the Ruler of Travancore' under the Travancore-Cochin Hindu Religious Institutions Act with respect to temple administration be delegated to the Administrative Committee constituted by. While upholding the rights of the …

Travancore Royal Family reacts to SC's verdict on Padmanabha Swamy Temple | Watch
4 years, 8 months ago

Travancore Royal Family reacts to SC's verdict on Padmanabha Swamy Temple | Watch

India TV News  

Travancore Royal Family on Monday said they regard Supreme Court's today's decision to upholds the right of their family in administration of the famous and one India's richest Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, as a blessing. Speaking on top court's verdict, Maharani Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi said, "We regard today's Supreme Court verdict as a blessing not just for us but …

Supreme Court verdict upholds Travancore royal family's rights over Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court verdict upholds Travancore royal family's rights over Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Op India  

The Supreme Court of India has ruled against the Kerala government’s attempt to bring the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram under its control. The apex court overturned the 2011 judgment of Kerala High Court that granted the power to the state government to take control of the temple, its management and assets. We're looking forward to reading the full …

One of India's richest, Padmanabha Swamy Temple rights to remain with Travancore Royal Family
4 years, 8 months ago

One of India's richest, Padmanabha Swamy Temple rights to remain with Travancore Royal Family

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday upholds the assets rights of Travancore royal family in the administration of one of India's richest, Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The top court has set aside the 2011 verdict of the Kerala High Court which had directed the state government to set up a trust to take control of management and …

SC upholds right of erstwhile Travancore royal family in administration of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4 years, 8 months ago

SC upholds right of erstwhile Travancore royal family in administration of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that the erstwhile Travancore royal family is the “human ministrant” or the shebait of the properties belonging to Sri Padmanabha, chief deity of the famed and fabulously rich Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala. In fact, the Kerala High Court, in 2011, directed the State to take over the temple and exhibit its treasures for …

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Management Dispute : Background & Timeline
4 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Management Dispute : Background & Timeline

Live Law  

The Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the presiding deity of which is Padmanabhaswamy enshrined in the "Anantha Shayana" posture.As the Supreme Court is set to pronounce the judgment in the case relating to Padmanabha Swamy Temple administration dispute tomorrow, this piece intends to throw light on the history of the temple and. The last Ruler …

Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Will implement SC decision on opening vault 'B', says Kerala govt
7 years, 8 months ago

Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Will implement SC decision on opening vault 'B', says Kerala govt

Firstpost  

Kerala government on Monday made it clear that it would implement whatever decision the Supreme Court took on opening vault ‘B’ of Padmanabhaswamy temple. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday made it clear that it would implement whatever decision the Supreme Court took on opening vault ‘B’ of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple. The sprawling Padmanabhaswamy temple, an architectural splendour in …

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Case: SC Starts Hearing On Amicus Report
7 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Case: SC Starts Hearing On Amicus Report

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar has started hearing on Amicu Curiae Gopal Subrahmanyam's latest report in the Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The Bench asked the parties, including the Royal family of Travancore, to respond to the submissions made by the amicus.The Court will pass an order on a report submitted by senior advocate Gopal …

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Case: SC Starts Hearing On Amicus Report
7 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Case: SC Starts Hearing On Amicus Report

Live Law  

The Supreme Court Bench headed by Chief Justice of India JS Khehar has started hearing on Amicu Curiae Gopal Subrahmanyam's latest report in the Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The Bench asked the parties, including the Royal family of Travancore, to respond to the submissions made by the amicus.The Court will pass an order on a report submitted by senior advocate Gopal …

Kerala HC Stays Relaxation Of Dress Code At Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple [Read Order]
8 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Stays Relaxation Of Dress Code At Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple [Read Order]

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A division bench of Kerala High Court has stayed an order of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple executive officer issued recently granting certain relaxations regarding the dress code for women to enter the Thiruvananthapuram temple.The executive officer of the temple had issued an order permitting women to enter the temple wearing churidar.Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Eases Dress Code For Women. A division …

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Eases Dress Code For Women [Read Order]
8 years, 3 months ago

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Eases Dress Code For Women [Read Order]

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Women devotees wearing churidars or salwar kameez would, henceforth, be allowed to enter Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram without the need to wear a dhoti over her garments.The decision of the Executive Officer was in pursuance to the orders of the Kerala High Court dated 29th September, directing a thorough deliberation on the matter and reaching a just. Women devotees …

Supreme Court Directions in Padmanabha Swamy Temple Case [Read the Order]
10 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Directions in Padmanabha Swamy Temple Case [Read the Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising of Justice R.M. Patnaik issued directions against the alleged mismanagement of Kerala's famous Sree Padmanabha swamy temple. The Administrative Committee shall comprise of: District Judge, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, if he is Hindu and if he does not happen to be Hindu, then senior most Additional District Judge of that District. The Administrative Committee shall immediately address the …

Supreme Court Directions in Padmanabha Swamy Temple Case [Read the Order]
10 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court Directions in Padmanabha Swamy Temple Case [Read the Order]

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench comprising of Justice R.M. Patnaik issued directions against the alleged mismanagement of Kerala's famous Sree Padmanabha swamy temple. The Administrative Committee shall comprise of: District Judge, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, if he is Hindu and if he does not happen to be Hindu, then senior most Additional District Judge of that District. The Administrative Committee shall immediately address the …

Five-member panel to oversee temple functioning
10 years, 10 months ago

Five-member panel to oversee temple functioning

The Hindu  

With a view to cleaning up the administration of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the Supreme Court on Thursday entrusted its administration to a five-member committee headed by the Thiruvananthapuram District Judge. Patnaik asked the temple’s Executive Officer to go on leave, and appointed Satish Kumar, a senior IAS officer and former administrator of the Guruvayur temple. The Bench said: “The five-member …

With intrigue and drama, Kerala temple treasure opens today
13 years, 1 month ago

With intrigue and drama, Kerala temple treasure opens today

Firstpost  

The mystery over the “treasure trove” of the Padmanabhaswami Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is back in the city with the Supreme Court appointed expert committee beginning its evaluation of the temple assets this morning. The mystery over the “treasure trove” of the eighth century Padmanabhaswami Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is back in the city with the Supreme Court appointed expert committee beginning …

Supreme Court appoints two panels on Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple issue
13 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court appoints two panels on Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple issue

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed two committees —one with five members and the other with three — which will decide on the security, inventory, preservation and opening of kallara B in the Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Patnaik was passing an interim order on the appeals filed by the head of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore, Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda …

SC stays opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults
13 years, 8 months ago

SC stays opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court today barred the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today barred the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, which according to various estimates contains wealth worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. A bench of justices R V Raveendran and A K Patnaik …

SC Delays Opening Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vaults
13 years, 8 months ago

SC Delays Opening Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vaults

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 8 : The Supreme Court today restrained the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, which according to various estimates contains wealth worth over Rs one lakh crore. A bench of justices R V Raveendran and A K Patnaik asked the petitioner Raja Marthanda Varma, erstwhile Prince of Travancore, and the Kerala …

No claim on temple wealth, Marthanda Varma tells court
13 years, 8 months ago

No claim on temple wealth, Marthanda Varma tells court

The Hindu  

The head of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore, Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, on Friday informed the Supreme Court that neither he nor any of his family members was making any claim to the wealth or properties of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Referring to the substantial quantity of valuable jewels and other artefacts found in the underground ‘kallaras' …

Temple Treasures Belong To Royal Family: Kanchi Shankaracharya
13 years, 8 months ago

Temple Treasures Belong To Royal Family: Kanchi Shankaracharya

India TV News  

Kanchipuram, Jul 6: The huge treasures found in Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram were the “exclusive property” of Travancore royal family that dedicated their kingdom to the presiding deity of the temple, Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi said on Tuesday. “For long the erstwhile royal family was the custodian of the temple and they dedicted their kingdom to Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy.The …

Court order on takeover of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
14 years, 1 month ago

Court order on takeover of Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the State government to immediately take steps to constitute a body corporate or trust or any other authority on the lines of the Guruvayur Devaswom to take over control of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, its assets and management. The court also disposed of the writ petition filed by Uthradam …

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