GURUVAYUR DEVASWOM MANAGING COMMTT.&ANR. vs C.K. RAJAN .

The Supreme Court examined the scope of Public Interest Litigation concerning the management of the Guruvayur Temple under the Guruvayoor Devaswom Act, 1978. The Court held that the Government has the authority to supersede the temple management committee if it is deemed incompetent or defaults in its duties, as per Section 6 of the Act. The Court emphasized the need for a fair inquiry and communication of grounds before such supersession, reinforcing the principles of administrative justice and accountability in temple management.