Case Note & Summary
The petitioners, comprising 64 Hindu religious institutions and charitable trusts from various districts of Karnataka, filed writ petitions under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India. They sought a declaration that the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 (Act No.27 of 2011) is discriminatory and unconstitutional, and to strike it down entirely. The respondents are the State of Karnataka and its officials. The petitions were heard together as connected matters. The judgment text provided does not contain the court's reasoning or decision, only the list of parties and basic case details.
Issue of Consideration
Whether the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 is discriminatory and violative of constitutional rights?
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