Temple Administration Archives

Bombay High Court quashes appointment of Collector as Administrator of Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust

“The executive cannot invoke the purpose of the Shree Shanaishwar Devasthan Trust (Shingnapur) Act, 2018 to justify a procedure that the Act itself does not permit.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Village Temple on Grama-Natham land is a Public Religious Institution; Madras HC upholds directions regulating its administration

“In the event of maladministration, illegality or irregularity in dealing with the properties of the temple, the HR & CE department is bound to step in and initiate all appropriate actions.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras High Court reaffirms Thengalai sect’s exclusive ritual rights at Sri Devaraja Swamy Temple in Kancheepuram

“Only the Southern Cult residents of Kancheepuram are entitled to Adhiapaka Mirasi. Northern Cult members may join only as ordinary worshippers.”

Case Briefs High Courts

Madras HC directs Varadharaja Perumal temple authorities to appoint trustees promptly; Warns against playing non-devotional songs inside temple

The Varadharaja Perumal Temple, is a Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi. It is located in Tirumalairayanpattinam, Puducherry.