SRI JAGANNATH TEMPLE MNG. COMMITTEE vs SIDDHA MATH .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the lands in question, designated as 'amrutamanohi' properties under the Orissa Estate Abolition Act, 1951, were improperly settled in favor of the Temple Managing Committee. The Court emphasized that the property was dedicated to Lord Jagannath and that the marfatdar was Siddha Brundaban Ramanuj Das, thus affirming the High Court's ruling that the settlement was without jurisdiction. The Court reiterated the importance of adhering to the provisions of the OEA Act, particularly Section 2(oo) regarding Trust Estates.