After reading today's SC judgement, it is clear that reports suggesting that this is somehow a restoration of ownership rights and/or sole trusteeship of the temple to the royal family (and then going on to either celebrate or criticize it) are just plain wrong. (Thread)
The Administrative Committee entrusted by the SC to run the temple will be formed by District Judge (Chairman) and Nominee of the Trustee, Thantri (guided by an advisory committee), Representative of Kerala Government, Representative of Central Government (Members). 
To be fair, the royal family had already, during the proceedings, withdrawn most claims regarding ownership and sole trusteeship of the temple.
However, SC has ordered third party audits for the last 25 years, as suggested by the Amicus Curiae (who had reported discrepancies).
However, SC has ordered third party audits for the last 25 years, as suggested by the Amicus Curiae (who had reported discrepancies).
What the court COULD have done differently was to entrust a Devaswom Board Committee. Such a committee would have the following members:
This is NOT a restoration of Princely Rule. Such reports are either ignorant or, more plausibly, motivated.
