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Supreme Court Seeks Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam's Response to Devotee's Plea Alleging Irregularities in Rituals

Lawstreet Journal 30 Sep 2021 8:53pm

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The Supreme Court asked the Tirupathi Tirumala Devasthanam on Wednesday (September 29, 2021), to respond to a grievance filed by a devotee of Lord Venkateshwara Swamy alleging irregularities in the conduct of 'sevas' and rituals at the Tirupati Temple, and to clarify the matter before the court.

A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India NV Ramana, Justice Surya Kant, and Justice Hima Kohli was hearing a Special Leave Petition filed by the petitioner challenging the order of the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissing a PIL filed by the petitioner seeking directions to Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam to rectify the method of performing rituals and seva to Lord Sri Venkateshwara Swamy at the Temple.

The matter will be heard by the Bench on October, 6, 2021.

During the hearing, the Bench indicated that the Court may not be able to intervene in the manner or number of people who conduct a pooja.

However, after learning that the petitioner had filed a representation before the Devasthanam, the Bench inquired about it and directed the Counsel appearing for Tirumala Devasthanam to investigate and report back to the Court.

While acknowledging that it may not be a matter of legal right, CJI Ramana also stated that he, along with his brother and sister Judges, are all devotees of Balaji and expect all rituals to be performed in accordance with tradition.

"We are all devotees of Balaji and expect all rituals to be performed in accordance with tradition," the CJI told the petitioner.

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