Introduction Date of the Judgment: May 14, 2025 Citation: 2025 INSC 679 Judges: Dipankar Datta, J, Manmohan, J Can a state government impose conditions on the use of land when allotting it to a charitable trust? The Supreme Court of India recently addressed this question in a case involving the State of Telangana and a […]
Supreme Court Clarifies Trust Ownership of Temple Property: Siddaraja Manicka Prabhu Temple vs. Arulmighu Kamakala Kameshwara Temple (2024) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a property adjacent to a temple is a trust property or under absolute ownership of the person in possession. CASE TYPE: Civil Law, Trust Law. Case Name: Sri Siddaraja Manicka Prabhu Temple vs. The
Supreme Court on Specific Endowments: Idol of Sri Renganathaswamy vs. P K Thoppulan Chettiar (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a deed of settlement creates a specific endowment for a religious charity, and the implications for the sale of the property. CASE TYPE: Religious and Charitable Endowments Law Case Name: The Idol of Sri Renganathaswamy Represented by
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Alienate Property Despite Gift Deed Restriction: Sridhar vs. N. Revanna (2020) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a condition in a gift deed restricting the donee’s right to alienate the property is valid under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. CASE TYPE: Civil Law – Property Transfer Case Name: Sridhar & Anr. vs.
Supreme Court Upholds Property Rights: Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation vs. S.N. Raj Kumar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a seller can enforce conditions from an allotment letter after executing a sale deed, transferring absolute ownership of property. CASE TYPE: Property Law/Contract Law Case Name: The Andhra Pradesh Industrial Infrastructure Corporation Limited and Others vs. S.N.
