P. Mariyappan vs State Government Advocate - K.Karthikeyan — 300039/2016

Case under Civildefenceact Section 27(c)ofTNCFAct. Disposed: Contested--Decreed without cost on 28th March 2026.

OS - Original Suit (Title)

CNR: TNTJ100000532016

Case disposed

Filing Number

300039/2016

Filing Date

10-03-2016

Registration No

300039/2016

Registration Date

10-03-2016

Court

District Munsif Court, Pattukottai

Judge

3-District Munsif

Decision Date

28th March 2026

Nature of Disposal

Contested--Decreed without cost

Acts & Sections

CivilDefenceAct Section 27(c)ofTNCFAct

Petitioner(s)

P. Mariyappan

Adv. N.Usha

Respondent(s)

State Government Advocate - K.Karthikeyan

Hearing History

Judge: 3-District Munsif

28-03-2026

Disposed

17-03-2026

Judgement

16-03-2026

Arguments

13-03-2026

Arguments

11-03-2026

Arguments

Final Orders / Judgements

28-03-2026
Copy of Judgment

Court Judgment Summary The District Munsif Court in Pattukkottai ruled that a private individual (6th defendant) illegally collected substantial amounts using a temple's name, photographs, deity images, and invitations without proper authorization. While temporary shelters for public welfare during festivals are permissible if properly authorized through resolutions, the court granted permanent injunctions prohibiting the 6th defendant and any private individuals from collecting money by misusing the temple's name or associated materials. The suit was decreed partially in the plaintiff's favor without costs, establishing that unauthorized private fundraising using temple identity is unlawful, though legitimately-authorized public welfare structures remain permitted. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

Interim Orders

casestatus.in Summary

Court Judgment Summary The District Munsif Court in Pattukkottai ruled that a private individual (6th defendant) illegally collected substantial amounts using a temple's name, photographs, deity images, and invitations without proper authorization. While temporary shelters for public welfare during festivals are permissible if properly authorized through resolutions, the court granted permanent injunctions prohibiting the 6th defendant and any private individuals from collecting money by misusing the temple's name or associated materials. The suit was decreed partially in the plaintiff's favor without costs, establishing that unauthorized private fundraising using temple identity is unlawful, though legitimately-authorized public welfare structures remain permitted. This case analysis is maintained by casestatus.in based on publicly available court records.

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