S. Rathinam @ Kuppamuthu & Ors vs L.S. Mariappan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether the right to manage a temple and shebaitship can be subject to testamentary succession. The Court held that such rights are not transferable by will, as they are tied to the religious and spiritual duties of the shebait, which cannot be severed from the person. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision that the management rights cannot be bequeathed, thereby upholding the sanctity of religious office under Hindu law.