In Thayarammal v Kanakammal, by way of writings on a stone inscription, the suit properties were dedicated for use by the public as a Dharmachatram (choultry) where travellers and pilgrims…
In Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar v Som Nath Dass, a two judge Bench held the Guru Granth Sahib to be a juristic person. In Shiromani Gurdwara, 56 persons moved…
In Madura, Tirupparankundram v Alikhan Sahib, an entire hill, as a place of public worship, was recognised as a juristic person on the basis of the circumambulation performed around it.…
In Rambrahma Chatterjee v Kedar Nath Banerjee (1922), the respondents instituted a suit for a declaration that they were entitled to participate in the bhog offered to three idols which…
The reasons for the recognition of the idol as an entity in law are intrinsically tied to the historical circumstances in which recognition took place. The setting up of religious…
The conferral of legal personality on objects has historically been a powerful tool of policy to ensure the practical adjudication of claims. By creating a legal framework, it equipped the…
The foundational principle of a legal system is that it must recognise the subjects it seeks to govern. This is done by the law recognising distinct legal units or “legal…
Parliament enacted the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act 1991. Sections 3, 6 and 8 of the legislation came into force at once on the date of enactment (18 September…
Decoding the Ayodhya Judgement- Part 3 1934 In 1934, there was another communal incident in the course of which damage was sustained to the mosque which was subsequently restored. The…
ABSTRACT Electoral system in India has been the cornerstone of its vibrant democracy, facilitating the largest democratic exercise in the world. Over the years, the country has undergone significant changes…
