In Brief
The Supreme Court addressed applications concerning a special audit of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Trust (SPSTT). SPSTT argued it was an independent entity and should be excluded from the audit. The Court, examining the Amicus Curiae's 2014 recommendations and prior orders, held that the audit direction contemplated covering both the Temple and SPSTT. The Court rejected SPSTT's exclusion plea, declined to adjudicate on SPSTT's separate status pending the audit, and directed completion of the special audit within three months. The applications were disposed of accordingly.", "subject_tags">["Hindu Religious Institutions", "Institutional Audit", "Temple Administration", "Trusts and Endowments", "Constitutional Administration", "Special Audit", "Interim Relief"]
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