Isha Foundation's move to the Madras HC came after spiritual leader Sadhguru repeated requests to the government on conducting audit of temples in the state were not heard.
"Now are you willing to hold an inquiry to ascertain whether any money was collected by projecting that this is a project of the Government of Karnataka? Are you willing to hold an inquiry," the bench asked.
The Karnataka High Court has taken up this case suo motu, after removing the original petitioner and today appointed advocate B V Vidyulatha as amicus curiae.
The High of Karnataka has today asked the State Government to explain how after accepting the proposal of Isha Foundation to implement the Cauvery Calling project, it is allowing Isha Outreach to claim it as its project.