https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=183929 The character of a Hindu religious endowment depends on the founder's intention as shown by the dedication instrument and surrounding circumstances. Here, the will, the provision for management by persons beyond the family, the contemplated continuance after the founders' wives, and directions for future acquisitions in the deity's name indicated dedication to the public. Unobstructed worship by villagers, installation of the idol in a separate building, regular archaka-based worship, and consecration rites further supported public user. The court held that the Thakurdwara was a public temple and not a private family endowment, and the decrees of the courts below were set aside. en-us Thu, 04 Oct 1956 00:00:00 +0530 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:20:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=183929 The character of a Hindu religious endowment depends on the founder's intention as shown by the dedication instrument and surrounding circumstances. Here, the will, the provision for management by persons beyond the family, the contemplated continuance after the founders' wives, and directions for future acquisitions in the deity's name indicated dedication to the public. Unobstructed worship by villagers, installation of the idol in a separate building, regular archaka-based worship, and consecration rites further supported public user. The court held that the Thakurdwara was a public temple and not a private family endowment, and the decrees of the courts below were set aside. Case-Laws Indian Laws Thu, 04 Oct 1956 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=183929