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Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

Live Law

Nominal Index XXX v State of Kerala & Connected Matter, 2024 LiveLaw 608 N. Bhasurangan v The Assistant Director & Akhiljith J. @ Pulsar Suni v Station House Officer, 2024 LiveLaw 807 Sadhoo Beedi Enterprises v The Controlling Authority and Another, 2024 LiveLaw 808 Rollymol v State of Kerala, 2024 LiveLaw 809 Asha Lawrence v State of Kerala and Others, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law

Nominal Index Citations: Union of India & Ors. 2024 LiveLaw Ker 264 Dr. M. R. Saseendranath V State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw Ker 265 State of Kerala v Narendra Kumar & Another 2024 LiveLaw Ker 266 Nijo Varghese v Transport Commissioner 2024 LiveLaw Ker 267 Cherplassery Co-Operative Hospital Ltd v State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw Ker 268 Modern Food Enterprises …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

ADGP’s report on Thrissur Pooram disruption leaked, blames Thiruvambady devaswom

Hindustan Times

The inquiry report by MR Ajith Kumar on the disruption of Thrissur Pooram festivities, which was dismissed by the DGP as “wanting” and “incomplete” and a copy of which was leaked to the media on Monday, has allegedly blamed the Thiruvambady devaswom for intentionally spoiling the festivities for vested interests. MR Ajith Kumar Thiruvambady devaswom, or temple administration, is one …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Thanka Anki’ procession begins from Aranmula temple in Pathanamthitta

New Indian Express

SABARIMALA: The four-day procession carrying the ‘Thanka Anki,’ the golden attire to be adorned on the idol of the lord during Mandala Pooja ceremony here on December 26, set off its journey from Aranmula Lord Parthasarathy temple at 7am on Sunday. The ‘Thanka Anki,’ weighing 451 sovereigns in 24-ct gold, carried in a specially-built vehicle began the journey after performing …

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Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Devaswom Board To Cap Daily Pilgrim Quota; 50,000 Limit Set For December 25

ABP News

As part of the Mandala Makaravilakku festival, the Travancore Devaswom Board has issued restrictions on daily tickets for the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple during peak times in order to manage the large influx of visitors. On December 25, when the ceremonial procession of the "Thanka Anki" for the Mandala Puja take place, a maximum of 54,000 devotees will be permitted to …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC order on elephants in fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala

Hindustan Times

The Supreme Court ’s order on Thursday, effectively staying restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in temple festivals may have, for now, resolved the latest battle between tradition, heritage, and culture on one side, and safety of both elephants and the public on the other -- but the larger war is likely to continue. …

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4 weeks, 2 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 …

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1 month ago

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Devaswom Officer Over Violation Of Guidelines Regulating Elephant Parading At Temple Festivals

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has issued notice to an officer of the Cochin Devaswom Board under the Contempt of Courts Act, for allegedly breaching its guidelines regulating the parading of Elephants during Temple festivals. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice Gopinath P. observed that admittedly, violations occurred on December 02 while parading Elephants at the Thripunithura Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple festival from November …

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1 month ago

"Devotees Visit Temple To See God": Kerala High Court Tells Travancore Devaswom Board In Plea Challenging Flex Banner On Temple Premises

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The Kerala High Court in Tuesday's hearing orally observed that devotees go to the temple to see the face of God and not the face of Ministers. The Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice Muralee Krishna S. was considering a complaint regarding a flex board congratulating Travancore Devaswom Board and LDF Government for granting permission to conduct …

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1 month ago

Travancore Devaswom Board tells temple priests to improve performance

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to upgrade the efficiency of temple priests, the Travancore Devaswom Board has issued a circular of caution to priests attached to it, urging them to improve their ‘work performance’ in line with the customs and standards of conduct stipulated by the temple where they work. It comes in the wake of a report from the devaswom …

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1 month ago

Temple authorities cannot do as they please in name of religion: Kerala HC

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Coming down heavily on the devaswom officer of Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura, for violating court directives on the elephant parade, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday orally observed that the temple authorities can’t do anything they like in the name of religion. “Only one breach is enough to cancel the festival permission granted but we are not doing it …

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1 month ago

HC raps CDB official for flouting elephant parade norms on fourth day of temple festival

The Hindu

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday came down heavily on the Cochin Devaswom Board officer for violating court directive, including a distance norm to be observed between the jumbos during the elephant parade, on the fourth day of the festival at the Thripunithura Poornathrayeesa Temple. The Bench also directed Raghu Raman, Devaswom officer, to file an …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala HC Pulls Cochin Devaswom Official For Violating Guidelines Regulating Parading Of Elephants At Temple Festivals, Seeks Affidavit

Live Law

The Kerala High Court has directed an official of the Cochin Devaswom Board to file an affidavit before the Court regarding alleged breach of guidelines issued regulating the parading of Elephants during Temple festivals. Last week, the Court had dismissed an application moved by the Devaswom Board for modification of the 3-meter distance rule between Elephants paraded at the Thripunithura …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

No Photography Permitted In Sanctum Of Sabarimala Temple, Except For Ceremonies And Festivals: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court on Thursday ordered that photography is not permitted in the sanctum of Sabarimala temple especially in pathinettam padi and thirumuttam, except in connection with ceremonies and festivals. The Travancore Devaswom Board had earlier submitted before the Court that the pilgrims were taking photos and videos in the thirumuttam of Sabarimala using mobile phone in spite of …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Guruvayur Devaswom asks devotees to stop offering tulsi, sparks row

New Indian Express

THRISSUR: The Guruvayur Devaswom has requested devotees to refrain from offering tulsi at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple, sparking a controversy among devotees and organisations who argue that it infringes on their rights. Temple authorities emphasise that tulsi leaves offered by devotees are not used for rituals or garlands, but instead are handed over to a firm for extracting value-added …

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6 months ago

Temple Dance Forms Of 'Kootu', 'Koodiyattam' Are Religious Ritual Ceremony, Performance Cannot Be Altered Without Tantris Consent: Kerala HC

Live Law

The Kerala High Court held that temple dance art forms 'Koothu' and 'Koodiyattam' are religious and ritual ceremonies and whether they can be performed by other Hindu artists apart from members of a certain family are matters to be decided by the Tantris of the Temple. The Court was considering whether the decision of the temple management committee that temple …

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7 months ago

Kerala High Court Declines Minor Girl's Plea Seeking Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Temple Due To Issues Pending Before SC's Larger Bench In Review Petition

Live Law

The Kerala High Court today dismissed the writ petition of a 10-year-old minor girl who invoked its writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a declaration that she was entitled to have a pilgrimage to Sabarimala Temple during the Mandala Pooja/Makaravilakku season of 1199 ME without insisting on upper age qualification. The writ petition was filed …

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10 months ago

Supreme Court Exonerates Travancore Devaswom Board On Sourcing Cardamom For Sabarimala Aravana Prasadam

Live Law

The Supreme Court held that there was no fault on the part of the Travancore Devaswom Board in sourcing 7000 kilograms of cardamom in 2022 for the preparation of Aravana Prasadam which is offered in the Sabarimala Temple.The Kerala High Court, in April 2023, had ordered the prosecution of the Travancore Devaswom Board under the Food Safety and Standards Act …

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10 months, 1 week ago

No Hindu Can Claim That They Want To Personally Perform Services Which Archakas Alone Can Perform: Kerala High Court

Live Law

The Kerala High Court dismissed a batch of petitions challenging the notification issued by the Devaswom Commissioner of the Travancore Devaswom Board for the years 2017-18, 2021-22 for appointment of Melsanthies of Sabarimala Devaswom and Malikappuram Devaswom. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice P G Ajithkumar relying upon the Apex Court decision in Sri Venkataramana Devaru …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala: Weddings rescheduled at Guruvayur temple due to PM Modi's visit, not cancelled

Op India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive at Guruvayur temple in Kerala’s Thrissur to participate in the wedding ceremony of actor-turned-politician and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suresh Gopi’s daughter Bhagya Suresh which is scheduled to take place there on 17th January. Author Mini Nair was one among such persons who tried to disseminate misinformation by claiming that “48 weddings that were …

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1 year ago

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala High Court Directs Devaswom Board To Provide Drinking Water, Refreshments To Stranded Pilgrims

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The Kerala High Court yesterday directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to provide drinking water and light refreshments to pilgrims stranded in Sabarimala due to the rush amid Mandala-Makaravilakku festival season. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice G. Girish also directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to deploy sufficient number of volunteers, especially during night hours to help …

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1 year ago

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-255]

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v. Eldho P. Mathew & Ors. Time To Stop Entertaining Writ Petitions Relating To Wakf Act, Parties Must First Approach Statutory Authorities: Kerala High Court Case Title: Hameedali K.P. Accused Under SC/ST Act Cannot Directly Approach High Court For Bail Or Anticipatory Bail: Kerala High Court Case Title: Siji V State of Kerala Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 77 The Kerala High …

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1 year ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Devaswom Board Order Permitting Use Of Temple Premises For 'Nava Kerala Sadas'

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The Kerala High Court has quashed an order issued by the Travancore Devaswom Board which permitted the conduct of 'Nava Kerala Sadas' on Chakkuvally Prabrahma Temple premises. The Division Bench comprising Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice G. Girish passed the order on a plea filed by two devotees of the temple alleging blatant violation of provisions of the Travancore-Cochin …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Heavy rush continues at Sabarimala, darshan time extended by one hour

The Hindu

Less than a day after implementing an abrupt cut in the daily quota of virtual queue bookings, the authorities have decided to extend the darshan time for devotees at Sabarimala during the ongoing pilgrimage season by one more hour. The decision, which followed a discussion between the Devaswom Minister K.Radhakrishnan and the Sabarimala temple Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanararu, is being …

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Kerala High Court Quarterly Digest: October - December, 2024 [Citations: 608 – 828]

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

ADGP’s report on Thrissur Pooram disruption leaked, blames Thiruvambady devaswom

‘Thanka Anki’ procession begins from Aranmula temple in Pathanamthitta

Sabarimala Virtual Queue: Devaswom Board To Cap Daily Pilgrim Quota; 50,000 Limit Set For December 25

SC order on elephants in fests turns focus on decades-old tussle in Kerala

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

Kerala High Court Issues Contempt Notice To Devaswom Officer Over Violation Of Guidelines Regulating Elephant Parading At Temple Festivals

"Devotees Visit Temple To See God": Kerala High Court Tells Travancore Devaswom Board In Plea Challenging Flex Banner On Temple Premises

Travancore Devaswom Board tells temple priests to improve performance

Temple authorities cannot do as they please in name of religion: Kerala HC

HC raps CDB official for flouting elephant parade norms on fourth day of temple festival

Kerala HC Pulls Cochin Devaswom Official For Violating Guidelines Regulating Parading Of Elephants At Temple Festivals, Seeks Affidavit

No Photography Permitted In Sanctum Of Sabarimala Temple, Except For Ceremonies And Festivals: Kerala High Court

Guruvayur Devaswom asks devotees to stop offering tulsi, sparks row

Temple Dance Forms Of 'Kootu', 'Koodiyattam' Are Religious Ritual Ceremony, Performance Cannot Be Altered Without Tantris Consent: Kerala HC

Kerala High Court Declines Minor Girl's Plea Seeking Pilgrimage To Sabarimala Temple Due To Issues Pending Before SC's Larger Bench In Review Petition

Supreme Court Exonerates Travancore Devaswom Board On Sourcing Cardamom For Sabarimala Aravana Prasadam

No Hindu Can Claim That They Want To Personally Perform Services Which Archakas Alone Can Perform: Kerala High Court

Kerala: Weddings rescheduled at Guruvayur temple due to PM Modi's visit, not cancelled

Sabarimala Crowd Management: Kerala High Court Directs Devaswom Board To Provide Drinking Water, Refreshments To Stranded Pilgrims

Kerala High Court Annual Digest 2023: Part I [Citations 1-255]

Kerala High Court Quashes Devaswom Board Order Permitting Use Of Temple Premises For 'Nava Kerala Sadas'

Heavy rush continues at Sabarimala, darshan time extended by one hour