T.D.GOPALAN vs COMMISSIONER OF HINDU RELIGIOUS & CHARITABLE ENDOWMENTS,

The Supreme Court held that the valuation of property for the purpose of appeal under Article 133(1)(a) and (b) of the Constitution is necessary, even when the dispute concerns whether the property is a private or public temple under the Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1951. The Court found that the High Court erred in concluding that the property was incapable of valuation, emphasizing that the claim made by the appellant regarding the property being private and capable of alienation must be considered. The appeal was allowed, and the High Court's dismissal was set aside.