HC affirms Thenkalai sect's right to recite hymns at Kanchi temple

Bench sets aside '22 single judge order, says earlier court orders clearly establish sect's right

- EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE @ Chennai

A division bench of the Madras High Court has set aside a 2022 order of a single judge on the dispute between Thenkalai and Vadakalai sects over recital of hymns at the Varadaraja Perumal temple in Kancheepuram during ceremonial worship and procession of the deity.

The bench comprising justices R Suresh Kumar and S Sounthar directed the executive trustee to implement the decree and orders over the Adhipaka Mirasi rights of the Thenkalai sect passed by the high court on January 15, 1915 and March 24, 1969 in letter and spirit.

The court also said the executive officer can avail of the help of police if necessary.