Arulmighu Devanatha Swamy Temple vs Neelamega Bhattachariar

The Supreme Court addressed a dispute regarding the installation of a 'Hundi' in the Hayagriver Temple, emphasizing the provisions of the Hindu Religious Charitable Endowments Act, 1959. The Court held that the Archaka is entitled to cash offerings made in open cups and plates, but cannot appropriate offerings designated for specific purposes. The Court ruled in favor of the respondent, granting a permanent injunction against the appellant's attempt to install the 'Hundi', thereby protecting the respondent's earnings as the sole Archaka of the temple.