No Caste Can Assert Exclusive Ownership Over a Temple: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently made an important ruling on the administration of temples, specifically regarding caste-based claims to control temple management. The court ruled that no caste can claim ownership or control over a temple, and the administration of a temple based on caste identity is not a protected religious practice under the Indian Constitution. Key Legal Issues and Findings The case centered on a petition filed by C…