S.G.P.COMMITTEE, AMRITSAR vs SHRI SOM NATH DASS .

The Supreme Court addressed the question of whether the Guru Granth Sahib can be recognized as a juristic person under the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925. The Court held that the Guru Granth Sahib, regarded as a living Guru, can indeed hold properties gifted by followers for charitable purposes, thus establishing its capacity to manage such properties. The judgment emphasized the need for organized management of Gurdwaras to prevent mismanagement and uphold the intentions of donors, affirming the Act's provisions for effective control and management of Sikh places of worship.