SARASWATHI AMMAL AND ANOTHER vs RAJAGOPAL AMMAL.

The Supreme Court ruled that a perpetual endowment for samadhi kainkaryam (worship at a tomb) is invalid under Hindu law, as it lacks a Shastraic basis and does not serve a public benefit. The Court emphasized that religious purposes must align with public policy and modern societal needs, rejecting claims of religious merit that do not meet these criteria. The judgment upheld the lower courts' decisions regarding partition and ancillary reliefs, affirming the need for valid dedication under Hindu law.