Episcopal And Congregationalism
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Episcopal and congregationalism, the basic or essential characteristic of 'congregationalism' and 'episcopal' is that in the former the authority vests in the congregation whereas in the latter it is controlled by the bishop as he is deemed to be successor of the apostle, Most Rev. P.M.A. Metropolitan v. Moran Mar Marthoma, AIR 1995 SC 2001 (2045): 1995 Supp (4) SCC 286.
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