State Should Approach All Religions Alike, Court Calls For Protecting Church Properties U/S 22A Registration Act: Madras High Court

In a significant ruling dated April 17, 2024, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice G.R. Swaminathan, has quashed an earlier refusal by the Sub Registrar of Tiruppathur to register a sale deed of church property. The court’s decision addresses critical aspects under Section 22-A(1) of the Registration Act, 1908, and emphasizes the need for legislative parity among religious properties. Case Background…