Supreme Court Rules Government Cannot Take Over Temple Property

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The Supreme Court ruled that temple property is held for the deity and cannot be taken over by the government, regardless of any public purpose claimed. The court emphasized that decisions about religious or charitable properties must prioritize the trust's best interests, not government convenience. The State is a custodian, not the owner, and cannot unilaterally usurp temple assets, as stated by Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe on October 16.

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