Shouldn't Everyone Else Have Darshan?: Kerala HC Enquires On Incident Involving 'VIP Darshan' Of Actor Dileep At Sabarimala
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Shouldn't Everyone Else Have Darshan?: Kerala HC Enquires On Incident Involving 'VIP Darshan' Of Actor Dileep At Sabarimala

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The Kerala High Court while hearing a suo motu matter dealing with the issue of VIP 'Darshan' of actor Dileep at Sabarimala questioned whether other pilgrims shouldn't also be entitled to darshan of the temple. In a report submitted by the Special Commissioner of Sabarimala and Additional District Magistrate Sabarimala, it was pointed out that the darshan of Dileep caused choking of queue in the first 2 rows. A division bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. was informed on Friday about the issues caused by the VIP Darshan of the actor. As per the report of the Special Commissioner Sabarimala, Dileep was in front of the sopanam throughout harivarasanam till the closing of the temple at the end of the day.

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Dileep’s visit to Sabarimala violated its directive to ensure uninterrupted movement of pilgrims: Kerala High Court
1 week, 4 days ago

Dileep’s visit to Sabarimala violated its directive to ensure uninterrupted movement of pilgrims: Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

Observing that the Kerala High Court directive to ensure uninterrupted movement of pilgrims in front of the Sopanam of Sabarimala Sannidhanam was openly flouted by the visit of actor Dileep on December 5, a Division Bench of the High Court on Thursday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board and the Chief Police Coordinator to take necessary steps to ensure that no …

VIP treatment to actor Dileep blocked other pilgrims' darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala HC
1 week, 4 days ago

VIP treatment to actor Dileep blocked other pilgrims' darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala HC

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Thursday termed as "very very serious" the "VIP darshan" provided to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala recently and said that it resulted in pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes. "It is evident from the video, that movement of pilgrims in the first row …

Kerala High Court calls Sabarimala 'VIP darshan' for actor 'very serious issue'
1 week, 4 days ago

Kerala High Court calls Sabarimala 'VIP darshan' for actor 'very serious issue'

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday strongly criticised the “VIP darshan” provided to actor Dileep at the Sabarimala temple, terming it “very very serious”. Film actor Dileep entered the first row of the Sopanam from the southern side by 10.58 pm and remained there till 11.05 pm,” the court stated. The court had earlier criticised the police and TDB for …

Actor Dileep Not Given VIP Privileges, Arrived At Sabarimala Sanctum With Administrative & Executive Officer: Police Tells Kerala High Court
1 week, 5 days ago

Actor Dileep Not Given VIP Privileges, Arrived At Sabarimala Sanctum With Administrative & Executive Officer: Police Tells Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Police Controller, Sannidhanam in its report submitted before the Kerala High Court that the police have not extended any undue privileges or assistance to celebrities in Sabarimala. The police said that Dileep entered the first row in front of Sopanam in a direction opposite to the flow of pilgrims just before the Harivarasanam and blocked the first row during …

Kerala HC criticises Malayalam actor Dileep's VIP darshan at Sabarimala
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala HC criticises Malayalam actor Dileep's VIP darshan at Sabarimala

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala High Court has criticized Malayalam actor Dileep's VIP treatment during his visit to Sabarimala and has sought a detailed report, including CCTV footage, of the incident. Following the court's directive, the Travancore Devaswom Board initiated an investigation into whether Dileep received VIP treatment. "We deem it appropriate to direct Travancore Devaswom Board to take necessary steps to …

Kerala HC raps TDB for giving special consideration for actor at Sabarimala
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala HC raps TDB for giving special consideration for actor at Sabarimala

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the Travancore Devaswom Board and the police for giving “VIP” treatment for actor Dileep during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan on Thursday. How were they given special treatment, obstructing darshan for other devotees?” The court made these oral observations when a report by the Special Commissioner for Sabarimala …

Kerala HC slams police, Travancore Board over VIP darshan to actor at Sabarimala
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala HC slams police, Travancore Board over VIP darshan to actor at Sabarimala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday slammed the police and the Travancore Devaswom Board for providing "VIP darshan" to Malayalam actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala during the ongoing pilgrimage season, observing that it "hindered" darshan of many devotees who had stood in line for several hours. The court also sought a report from the police …

Kerala High Court Directs Devaswaom Board To Ensure Pilgrims' Darshan Is Not Obstructed Due To VIP Darshan At Sabarimala
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala High Court Directs Devaswaom Board To Ensure Pilgrims' Darshan Is Not Obstructed Due To VIP Darshan At Sabarimala

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to ensure that incidents of VIP Darshan causing obstruction to pilgrims does not take place in Sabarimala during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K.Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. passed the above order based on the Special Commissioner's report that obstruction was caused to pilgrims …

Kerala High Court slams Devaswom Board, police over Actor Dileep's VIP treatment at Sabarimala
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala High Court slams Devaswom Board, police over Actor Dileep's VIP treatment at Sabarimala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Friday strongly criticized the Travancore Devaswom Board and the state police for allegedly providing "VIP" treatment to actor Dileep, the eighth accused in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case, during his visit to Sabarimala for darshan. The court observed that Dileep and others had entered the Sannidhanam with a police escort, questioning, …

Kerala High Court slams Devaswom Board, police over Dileep's Sabarimala VIP darshan
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Kerala High Court slams Devaswom Board, police over Dileep's Sabarimala VIP darshan

India Today  

The Kerala High Court on Friday criticised the Travancore Devaswom Board and state police for providing ‘VIP’ treatment to actor Dileep, who’s the eight accused in the 2017 actor abduction and sexual assault case, during the darshan at Sabarimala. The Court questioned how many people were waiting in line for the VIP darshan and how they were allowed to get …

7 prison officials suspended over actor Darshan's VIP treatment in jail, says Karnataka minister
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7 prison officials suspended over actor Darshan's VIP treatment in jail, says Karnataka minister

India TV News  

Karnataka Minister G Parameshwara on Monday admitted lapses inside the jail after pictures of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa - a murder accused went viral on social media in which was seen getting VIP treatment. Darshan's request for home-cooked meals in jail Earlier, Darshan Thoogudeepa filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court, seeking home-cooked food, bedding and cutlery while in …

No VIP darshan at popular shrine from Sunday
2 years, 2 months ago

No VIP darshan at popular shrine from Sunday

Deccan Chronicle  

NELLORE: Nellore rural legislator Kotamreddy Sridhar Reddy said he would also go for the darshan of goddess in popular Sri Rajarajeswari temple at Nellore through general queue in a bid to put an end to the VIP culture in the temple. All VIPs should go through these queue lines and they should park their vehicles on the premises of neighbouring …

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