M.P. Gopalakrishnan Nair & Anr vs State Of Kerala & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the validity of the Guruvayoor Devaswom Act, 1978, affirming that it does not infringe upon the fundamental rights of hereditary trustees under Articles 19, 25, and 26 of the Constitution of India. The Court emphasized that the Act was enacted to ensure proper administration of the Guruvayoor Temple, following the precedent set by the Kerala High Court in Krishnan Vs. Guruvayoor Devaswom Managing Committee. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the authority of the state to regulate temple management.