K RAJAN Vs. C K RAJAN

JUDGEMENT

(1.) We have heard Mr. G. Ramaswamy and Mr. K. K. Venugopal, learned senior Advocates, in support of the application for seeking permission to file the special leave petition. We have also heard Mr. Reddy, learned Additional solicitor General appearing for the State Government. Mr. Krishnamurthy iyer has also assisted us on behalf of the respondents. We are not inclined to interfere with the public interest litigation undertaken by the High Court on the complaint filed by one C. K. Rajan. The public interest litigation concerns the famous Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayoor. The High Court decided to examine the public interest matter, inter alia, on the following reasoning:

(2.) We see no ground to interfere at this stage with the High Court proceedings. We dismiss this application for grant of permission to file the special leave petition. Keeping in view the importance of the religious institution and also in the interest of justice, we commend the following guidelines for the consideration of the High Court:

(3.) The High Court is requested to conclude the proceedings expeditiously and if possible, within six months from today. Court Masters