Sri Jagannath Temple Mng. Committee vs Siddha Math & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the lands in question, designated as 'amrutamanohi' properties under Section 2(oo) of the Orissa Estate Abolition Act, 1951, were improperly settled in favor of the Temple Managing Committee. The Court emphasized that these lands are trust properties dedicated to Lord Jagannath, and the marfatdar must fulfill the obligations associated with this dedication. The Court affirmed the High Court's ruling that the Tahsildar's order was without jurisdiction, thereby maintaining the status of the lands as trust properties.