MATHEWS MAR KOORILOS (DEAD) AND ANR. ETC. vs M. PAPPY (DEAD) AND ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision in O.S. No. 187 of 1977, affirming that the Quilon Metropolitan and the Vicars have the exclusive right to conduct religious services in the church and cemetery as per the assignment-cum-gift deed dated 29.06.1972 (Ext.-A3). The Court ruled that the church properties constitute a trust and can only be used for their intended purpose, rejecting the respondents' claims based on the church's constitution. The Court maintained the permanent injunction against the respondents from entering the church and obstructing the appellants' rights.