KASHI MATH SAMSTHAN & ANR. versus SHIMAO SUDHINDRA THIRTHA SWAMY & ANR.

KASHI MATH SAMSTHAN & ANR. versus SHIMAO SUDHINDRA THIRTHA SWAMY & ANR.

Appellants failed to make out a prima facie case for interim relief as Mathadhipathi, and balance of convenience was not in their favour. Status quo or injunction pending appeal is not warranted; succession to Mathadhipathi is only after death of incumbent, not by alleged proclamation or partial relinquishment.

Parties
Appellant: Kashi Math Samsthan; Respondent: Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamy
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
02 December 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Special Leave Appeal Against High Court Order Denying Interim Relief Pending Appeal
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Interim Injunctions, Mathadhipathi Succession, Balance of Convenience, Prima Facie Case Requirements, Declaratory Relief
Civil Procedure Religious/charitable Trusts Interim Injunctions Mathadhipathi Succession Balance of Convenience Prima Facie Case Requirements Declaratory Relief

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Parties

Kashi Math Samsthan

Appellant

Shrimad Sudhindra Thirtha Swamy

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Special Leave Appeal Against High Court Order Denying Interim Relief Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether appellant No.2 is entitled to interim injunction or status quo pending appeal as Mathadhipathi
  2. 2 Whether appellant No.2 made out a prima facie case for injunction restraining respondent No.1 from functioning as Mathadhipathi
  3. 3 Whether balance of convenience and irreparable injury favour grant of interim relief

Ratio Decidendi

Appellants failed to make out a prima facie case for interim relief as Mathadhipathi, and balance of convenience was not in their favour. Status quo or injunction pending appeal is not warranted; succession to Mathadhipathi is only after death of incumbent, not by alleged proclamation or partial relinquishment.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • High Court to dispose of pending appeals at earliest, preferably within six months.
  • No order as to costs.