Kerala HC directs transparency in selection of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Melsanthis
The Kerala High Court has mandated a transparent selection process for head priests at the Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples. A retired judge has been appointed as an observer to oversee the interview and lottery process for the upcoming tenure.
Why it matters
This ensures institutional accountability and public trust in the management of significant religious institutions in India.
The Kerala High Court has issued directions to ensure transparency in the selection process for the new Melsanthis (head priests) at the Sabarimala Sree Dharma Sastha and Malikappuram temples. The court was considering a report filed by the Sabarimala Special Commissioner R. Jayakrishnan on the matter.
The Division Bench of Justices V. Raja Vijayaraghavan and K.V. Jayakumar appointed retired High Court Judge Justice V.G. Arun as the observer for the interview process scheduled for October 5 at the Travancore Devaswom Board headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. He is entrusted with the supervision of the subsequent drawing of lots for the post, to be held at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam.
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