'Need To Preserve Temples With Utmost Care' : Supreme Court Appoints Retired HC Judge For Election Of Kerala's Oachira Temple Management
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Need To Preserve Temples With Utmost Care' : Supreme Court Appoints Retired HC Judge For Election Of Kerala's Oachira Temple Management

Live Law  

In a plea related to the management and administration of Oachira Parabrahma Temple in Kerala, the Supreme Court appointed a former Kerala High Court Judge as an Administrator to conduct a fresh election for the administration and management of the subject temple and its allied institutions, in a free and fair manner. In view of the matter, the Court passed the following orders: " Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Ramakrishnan, a retired Judge of the High Court of Kerala is appointed as Administrative Head / Administrator to conduct election for the administration and management of the subject temple and its allied institutions, in a free and fair manner. The Administrative Head / Administrator shall incur all the expenses for smooth conduct of election and administration of temple and its institutions from and out of the funds maintained by the subject temple. It is open to the newly appointed Administrative Head to approach the trial Court for any clarification / directions relating to conduct of election, administration and management of the subject temple and its institutions.

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SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples
3 months, 1 week ago

SC asks TN to list steps for appointment of trustee committee for temples

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to spell out its proposed actions over the appointment of the "Arangavalar Committee" for all Hindu temples in the state. "File an affidavit as to what you propose to do," a bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and Aravind Kumar asked the Tamil Nadu government counsel.The direction came after the …

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court tells Tamil Nadu to detail temple trustee committee appointment plan

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government to submit an affidavit detailing its proposed actions for appointing the "Arangavalar Committee" in the state’s Hindu temples. The plea, filed by the "Hindu Dharma Parishad”, suggested a trustee committee with diverse representation, including a retired judge, a social activist, devotees, women, and scheduled caste members. The Hindu Dharma Parishad …

Advocates, district administration should be kept away from control of ancient temples in Mathura: Allahabad HC
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Advocates, district administration should be kept away from control of ancient temples in Mathura: Allahabad HC

The Hindu  

Observing that advocates and people from the district administration should be kept away from the management and control of ancient temples in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court said effort should be made to dispose of the suits involving temple disputes at the earliest and the matter should not be lingered for decades. The court noted that in many famous temples …

Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Fairness In Selection Of Melsanthies Of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Temples
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala High Court Issues Directions To Ensure Fairness In Selection Of Melsanthies Of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Temples

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently issued a slew of directions to be followed while appointing the Melsanthies of Sabarimala and Malikapuram Temple for the period 2023-2024 in a suo moto case registered to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to the interview guidelines for shortlisting candidates. By the order dated 06.09.2011, the Apex Court disposed of Civil Appeal No.2570-71 of 2003 …

Temples Have Played Huge Role in Civilisation and Their Functioning Should Be Paramount: Madras HC
2 years, 3 months ago

Temples Have Played Huge Role in Civilisation and Their Functioning Should Be Paramount: Madras HC

News 18  

The Madras High Court in Madurai recently observed that temples have played a huge role in developing society and civilisation, and their traditional functioning should be of paramount consideration in their preservation. However, the court upheld the decision of the Joint Commissioner/ Executive Officer of the Arulmighu Subramania Swami Temple at Tiruchendur, Tuticorin District to not allow devotees to stay …

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples
2 years, 5 months ago

Kerala HC Appoints Former Judge R. Bhaskaran As Observer For 'Melsanthies' Selection In Sabarimala & Malikappuram Temples

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an 'Observer' to oversee the proceedings for selection of 'Melsanthies' in Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha Temple and Malikappuram Temple, for the year 2022-23.A Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice P.G. The Kerala High Court on Thursday appointed former Judge, Justice R. Bhaskaran, as an …

A comparison of different proposals for devotees managing Hindu Temples
3 years, 11 months ago

A comparison of different proposals for devotees managing Hindu Temples

Op India  

The movement for freeing Hindu Temples from government control has received a major boost in recent weeks after Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev vouched for the same. Sridhar and Govindarajan proposed a three-step mechanism for the management of Hindu Temples after they have been freed from Government control. Community management of Hindu Temples M. Nageswara Rao, who has been advocating for ‘inclusive …

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 …

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