The Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala temple has applied to the Belthangady court for permission to participate in a case concerning alleged mass burials, citing its status as a victim. The temple's spokesperson filed the application, arguing against a complainant previously criticized by the Supreme Court for a dismissed PIL. The SIT has filed a report accusing several individuals, including the complainant, of perjury. The court will hear the temple's application and consider the SIT report on January 3.