THE GOVERNMENT OF TAMIL NADU AND ANR. ETC. ETC. vs ARULMIGHU KALLALAGAR THIRUKOIL ALAGAR KOIL ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the claims over Alagar Hills under the Madras Forest Act, 1882, specifically referencing Section 25 regarding the declaration of reserved forests. The Court upheld the trial Court's dismissal of both O.S. No. 178 of 1982 and O.S. No. 171 of 1987, affirming that the Government's classification of Alagar Hills as reserved forest was valid and that the devotees failed to provide evidence of ownership. The Court concluded that the Respondent-temple could not assert rights over the forest land, thereby affirming the High Court's decision in favor of the Government.