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2012 DIGILAW 716 (SC)

MARTHANDA VARMA v. STATE OF KERALA

2012-08-23

A.K.PATNAIK, R.M.LODHA

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ORDER : S.L.P. (Civil) No. 11295/2011 1. Having regard to the controversy involved in the matter and the reports being submitted by the Expert Committee on Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple from time to time, we are of the opinion that an amicus needs to be appointed to assist the Court. 2. In the course of discussion, the name of Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, Senior Counsel, cropped up. All the parties are agreeable that Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, Senior Counsel, may be appointed as amicus curiae. 3. We, accordingly, request Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, learned senior counsel, to act as amicus curiae in the matter. 4. Let a copy of the special leave petition alongwith affidavits and documents, interim reports submitted by the Expert Committee from time to time and the proceedings and order sheets in the matter be given to Mr. Gopal Subramaniam, learned senior counsel, amicus curiae, by the Registry within two weeks. 5. List the matter on September 19, 2012 at 3 p.m. 6. List these matters along with S.L.P. (Civil) No. 11295/2011.