Case Summary
The plaintiffs, Kamalamma and others, are seeking an injunction against the defendants, Sreejan and Rajendran Pillai, regarding the administration and conduct of rituals of the Vadakkinazhikathu Sree Annapoorneswari Devi Temple. The plaintiffs claim to be the administrators and successors of the temple, while the defendants dispute these claims and allege unlawful interference.
Judgment Outcome
Judgment Favored
Plaintiff
Relief Granted
Case Type
Injunction
Final Judgment
No
The court allowed the plaintiffs' application for an injunction, restraining the defendants from interfering in the administration and rituals of the temple until the case is resolved.
Why Plaintiff Won:
The plaintiffs established a prima facie case showing their claim to the temple property.
The plaintiffs established a prima facie case showing their claim to the temple property.
Losing Side's Weaknesses:
Not available
Not available
Supporting Evidence
The plaintiffs have established that there exists a prima facie case in their favour and that the balance of convenience heavily tilts in their favour.
Judgment Evidence:
In the result, the IA 1/2025 is allowed as follows: The defendants are restrained from trespassing into the plaint schedule property and temple premises.
Parties Involved
Parties
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Kamalamma
- Party Age
- 79
- Relation
- D/o
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Remadevi
- Party Age
- 72
- Relation
- D/o
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Party Name
- Ambikavathi Amma
- Party Age
- 66
- Relation
- D/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Sreejan
- Party Age
- 46
- Relation
- S/o
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Party Name
- Rajendran Pillai
- Party Age
- 55
- Relation
- S/o
Plaintiffs Documents
Photocopy of Partition Deed No. 4102/1104, Land Tax Receipt issued from Sakthikulangara Village office T.P. No. 8256
Defendants Documents
Vadakkinazhikathu Sree Annapoorneswari Devi Kshethra – Trust Deed No. 190/2018.
Advocates
- Party Role
- Plaintiff
- Advocate Name
- Ajitha T.R.
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
- Party Role
- Defendant
- Advocate Name
- Ajith A.Khader.
- Appearance Type
- Main Counsel
Reliefs
Relief Type:
Injunction
Outcome:
Granted
Description:
Restraining the defendants from trespassing into the plaint schedule property and temple premises.
Evidence:
The defendants are restrained from trespassing into the plaint schedule property and temple premises. They are further restrained from committing any unlawful acts that obstruct the daily poojas, rituals and other festivals of the temple until the disposal of the suit.
Relief Type:
Other
Outcome:
Refused
Description:
Keeping the interim order passed in IA No.1/2025 in abeyance until final disposal.
Evidence:
Hence, point No. 4 is found against the defendants.
Documents & Evidence
Document Type:
Partition Deed
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Establishes that the temple and plaint schedule property originally belonged to the plaintiffs' family and were to be managed by the eldest female member.
Reference:
Ext.A1
Document Type:
Land Tax Receipt
Submitted By:
Plaintiff
Relevance:
Supports the plaintiffs' claims regarding the property.
Reference:
Ext.A2
Document Type:
Trust Deed
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Shows that the trust for the temple was formed on 22/09/2018 and registered as Document No. 90/18 of SRO, Kollam, managed by the defendants.
Reference:
Ext.B1
Document Type:
Various Notices
Submitted By:
Defendant
Relevance:
Substantiate the defendants' claims about the administration of the temple and its festivals.
Reference:
Ext.B2 to B12
Case Classification
Case Type
Injunction
Category
Eviction and Rent Control
District
Kollam
State
Kerala
Court Establishment
Munsiff Court Kollam
Common Reasons
Misappropriation of temple funds
Case Code
OS.NO.
Case Code Year
2025