KOCHI: The Kerala High Court has observed that 'Thulasithara' is a sacred place as far as the Hindu religion is concerned, and any insults will definitely infringe the sentiments of Hindu religions.
The court also directed the police to take appropriate action against the person in the video insulting 'Thulasithara'.
Justice PV Kunhikrishnan made the remarks while granting bail to Sreeraj R of Alappuzha, who was arrested for uploading the video of Abdul Hakkim insulting the 'Thulasithara' on his Facebook and Instagram account.
The court pointed out that no action was taken against the person in the video by the police authorities. “Thulasithara” is a sacred place as far as the Hindu religion is concerned.
In the video, it can be seen that Abdul Hakkim plucked hairs from his private part and put them in the “Thulasithara”. "It will infringe the sentiments of Hindu religions. It seems that no case has been registered against Abdul Hakkim. It seems that he is the owner of a Hotel on the premises of Guruvayoor Temple. Even now that the hotel is functioning, in which it seems that the person who committed the mischief is continuing as the owner and license holder," stated the order.
No action was taken against the person who committed the mischief stating that he is a mental patient.
However, the counsel for the petitioner also submitted that he has a driving license.
The court said that "the police should take appropriate action against Abdul Hakkim, in accordance with law. From the facts, it is not clear whether he is a mental patient. Even if he is a mental patient, how he is continuing as the licensee of a hotel which is situated within the premises of Guruvayoor Temple, is a question to be investigated by the Investigating Officer. If he is a mental patient, how he is allowed to drive the vehicle is also a matter to be investigated by the Investigating Officer," said the court.