As per case facts, a Public Interest Litigation was initiated by a letter to the Kerala High Court, alleging serious irregularities, corruption, and mismanagement in the Sree Krishna Temple, Guruvayur, ... which is governed by the Guruvayoor Devaswom Act, 1978. The High Court treated this as a writ petition, appointed a Commissioner for inquiry, and generated reports. The Managing Committee and the State appealed, questioning the High Court's jurisdiction to entertain such a PIL, especially given existing statutory mechanisms for addressing grievances and regulating temple administration. The appeals contended that the High Court overstepped its powers by conducting a roving inquiry and usurping statutory functions.The central legal question arose regarding the appropriate scope and ambit of a Public Interest Litigation concerning the management of a temple that operates under a specific statutory enactment, and whether courts should intervene directly when statutory remedies are available.Finally, the Supreme Court disposed of the appeals, acknowledging that while many High Court suggestions were implemented by the State, some were still under consideration or deemed non-compliant with statutes. The Court emphasized that the State and statutory functionaries must carry out their activities in the true spirit of the law and respect devotees' sentiments. The Court commended the High Court for uncovering irregularities but cautioned against bypassing established statutory procedures or exercising powers akin to a full-fledged inquiry in a PIL. It advised self-restraint, allowing statutory authorities to perform their duties first, and directed the State to pass appropriate orders with cogent reasons for non-compliance with any High Court directions, allowing future legal proceedings to be dealt with in accordance with law.