New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Supreme Court on Friday refused to pass any direction in a plea challenging VIP entries for preferential or expedited darshan (worship) into temples across India.

A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Hrishikesh Roy and Justice Sanjay Kumar clarified that although the Court agrees that no special treatment be given for entries into temples, the issue is not fit for it to adjudicate or pass any directions.

However, the top court noted that the state authorities may take appropriate action on the issue if they deem fit.

"While we may be of the opinion that no special treatment be given with regard to the entry to temples, we do not think it is a fit case to exercise jurisdiction under Ar...