MALAYAMMAL AND ORS. vs A MALAYALAM PILLAI AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the perpetual dedication of property for the construction of a samadhi or tomb for an ordinary person, along with provisions for its maintenance and ceremonies, is not recognized as a charitable or religious purpose under Hindu Law. The Court affirmed that while the samadhi of a saint may be treated differently, the testator's provision for his own samadhi was invalid. The appeal was allowed, reversing the lower court's decision that had deemed the endowment valid for charitable purposes.