Singh & Ors v Teeng & Ors

Singh & Ors v Teeng & Ors

The Gurdwara is a charity and the proceedings are charity proceedings; therefore, the court is precluded from entertaining or proceeding with the matter without permission under section 115(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Parties
Claimants: Jatinder Singh and Others; Defendants: Malkit Teeng and Others; Defendant: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2013
Procedural Posture
Civil / Preliminary Issue Determination
Outcome
Proceedings stayed
Legal Topics
Charity Proceedings, Trustee Powers, Election Validity, Injunctive Relief
Charity Law Trusts Charity Proceedings Trustee Powers Election Validity Injunctive Relief

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Parties

Jatinder Singh and Others

Claimants

Malkit Teeng and Others

Defendants

Attorney General

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Preliminary Issue Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Gurdwara is a charity
  2. 2 Whether the proceedings are charity proceedings under section 115(2) of the Charities Act 2011
  3. 3 Validity of the election of the management committee

Ratio Decidendi

The Gurdwara is a charity and the proceedings are charity proceedings; therefore, the court is precluded from entertaining or proceeding with the matter without permission under section 115(2) of the Charities Act 2011.

Court Disposition

Proceedings stayed

Orders

  • All further proceedings stayed