The petitioner contended that although the HC acknowledged the temple’s right to light the Deepam at the Deepathoon, it rendered that right conditional by subjecting it to administrative discretion.
SC was hearing a plea filed by Hindu Dharma Parishad seeking directions that the ASI take control of the temple and on lighting one lamp on top of the 'deepathoon' at all times.
On December 1, Justice Swaminathan allowed writ petitions that sought a direction for appropriate arrangements to light the Karthigai Deepam at the "Dheepathoon," which is the stone pillar.
