Division Bench of Karnataka High Court Hears Challenge to Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011 by Temple Trusts. Petitioners Allege Amendment Is Discriminatory and Violative of Fundamental Rights Under Constitution.

High Court: Karnataka High Court Bench: DHARWAD
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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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Case Details

2015 LawText (KAR) (11) 7

W.P. Nos.64805-64868/2011 and connected matters

2015-11-17

Anand Byrareddy, S. Sujatha

Subramanya Jois, A.P. Hegde Janmane for petitioners; M.N. Rao, C.S. Patil for respondents

Shri Maha Ganapati Shankara Devasthana, Sirsi, and 63 other temple trusts (full list provided in petition)

State of Karnataka & Ors.

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Nature of Litigation

Constitutional challenge to Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011

Remedy Sought

Declaration that the Act is unconstitutional and to strike it down

Filing Reason

Alleged discriminatory and violative of constitutional rights

Issues

Constitutional validity of Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Act, 2011

Procedural History

Writ petitions filed under Articles 226 and 227. Connected matters heard together.

Acts & Sections

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