RAM JANKIJEE DEITIES vs STATE OF BIHAR .

The Supreme Court addressed whether deities can be considered juridical persons under the Bihar Land Reforms (Fixation of Ceiling Area and Acquisition of Surplus Land) Act, 1961. The Court held that the existence of two separate temples does not automatically entitle the deities to two separate units of land, as the management of the properties was centralized under a committee. The Court ultimately upheld the High Court's decision granting two units to the deities, emphasizing the need for separate management and accounting for such entitlement under Section 5 of the Act.