Ogeppa(D) Thr Lrs vs Sahebgouda (D) Thr Lrs

The Supreme Court adjudicated a century-old dispute concerning the hereditary rights to perform religious duties and ceremonies at the Amogasidda temple in Karnataka. The core issue was determining which family held the legitimate hereditary pujari rights, including conducting puja, receiving offerings, and organizing annual festivals. The Court examined historical evidence, customary practices, and legal principles governing hereditary religious rights. Ultimately, the Court clarified the rightful claimant to the pujari rights, thereby resolving the protracted conflict between the parties.