New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea against the practice of state-sponsored ceremonial honours or offering a 'Chadar' by the Prime Minister at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti - the 13th-century Sufi saint, in Ajmer.

A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the issue has become infructuous since the 'Chadar' offering had already been made. It also said that this issue was not one which can be decided by the court.

The petitioners sought to prohibit the government of India, including the Prime Minister, from offering ceremonial homage such as 'Chadar' at the Ajmer Dargah as part of the annual Urs celebrations, saying "such acts are contrary to the will of the people...