On the arguments addressed before us, the following questions fall to be decided : (1)Is the Sri Venkataramana Temple at Moolky, a temple as defined in section 2 (2) of Madras Act V of 1947 ? (2) If it is, is it a denominational temple ? (3) If it is a denominational temple, are the plain tiffs entitled to exclude all Hindus other than Gowda Saraswath Brahmins from entering into it for worship, on the ground that it is a matter of religion within the protection of article 26(b) of the Constitution ? (4) If so, is section 3 of the Act valid on the ground that it is a law protected by article 25 (2) (b), and that such a law prevails against the right conferred by article 26 (b); and (5)If section 3 of the Act is valid, are the modifications in favour of the appellants made by the High Court legal and proper ? On the first question, the contention of Mr. M. K. Nambiar for the appellants is that the temple in question is a private one, and therefore falls outside the purview of the Act.