K Ramalingam and Others v. Government of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary and Others
2026 INSC 114416 October 202610 min read
Supreme Court Declares Gift of Temple Inam Land to Government Void, Directs Enhanced Lease Rent
The Supreme Court held that a gift of temple inam land to the Government is void ab initio under Section 41 of the Tamil Nadu HR&CE Act, 1959.
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- Case Name
- K. Ramalingam and Others v. Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary and Others
- Citation
- 2026 INSC 1144
- Bench
- Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe
- Date of Judgment
- October 16, 2026
- Area of Law
- Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments – Tamil Nadu HR&CE Act, 1959 – Inam Lands – Gift of Temple Property – Registration Act, 1908
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