Overview

• Justice R. Vijayakumar resolved a split verdict by concurring with Justice S. Srimathy to continue prohibitions on animal slaughter and non‑vegetarian food until a competent civil court rules.
• He relied on ASI gazette notifications from 1908 and 1923 that declare about 172.2 acres a protected monument and on Ancient Monuments Rules that forbid bringing animals and cooking or consuming food at such sites.
• The court affirmed the hillock’s name as Tirupparankundram, rejecting references to Sikandar Malai based on a 1920 civil judgment and revenue records.
• Muslims may offer prayers at the Nellithoppu area only on Ramzan and Bakrid, subject to conditions that preserve the traditional steps and avoid obstructing pathways.
• The judge noted the traditional steps and pathway belong to the temple Devasthanam, recognized limited title of 33 cents at Nellithoppu for Mohammedans, and held any claim to a customary sacrifice must be established in civil court.