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High Court of Karnataka Examines Challenge to Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 by Numerous Temple Trusts. Petitioners Sought Declaration that the Amendment Act is Unconstitutional and Discriminatory under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India.

High Court: Karnataka High Court Bench: DHARWAD
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Issue of Consideration

Whether the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 is discriminatory, violative of constitutional rights, and unconstitutional?

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Case Details

2015 LawText (KAR) (11) 5

WRIT PETITION Nos.64805-64868 OF 2011 (GM-R/C) connected with WRIT PETITION Nos.65648-65680 OF 2011, WRIT PETITION Nos.72157 OF 2012 AND 80796-80822 OF 2013 and WRIT PETITION No.65539 OF 2012

2015-11-17

Anand Byrareddy, S.Sujatha

Subramanya Jois, A.P.Hegde Janmane, M.N.Rao, C.S.Patil

Shri Maha Ganapati Shankara Devasthana, Sirsi and others

State of Karnataka and others

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Nature of Litigation

Writ petition under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India challenging the constitutionality of the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011.

Remedy Sought

The petitioners sought a declaration that the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 is discriminatory, violative of constitutional rights, unconstitutional and to strike it down entirely.

Filing Reason

Petitioners, being temple trusts and devasthanas, claimed the amendment act is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

Issues

Whether the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 is discriminatory, violative of constitutional rights, and unconstitutional?

Procedural History

The petitions were filed and heard by the High Court.

Acts & Sections

  • Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011:
  • Constitution of India: Articles 226, 227
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