Hindu Religious Institutions
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Hindu religious institutions, the Constitution of India guarantees freedom to profess, practice and propagate religion, however the Hindu religious institutions of a public character are open to all classes and sections of Hindus; Hindus include Sikhs, Jains and Budhists, Constitution of India, Art. 25(1) and (2)(b).
The Hindu institutions of public character do not include private or family temples; but do not exclude denominational temples or temples founded for the benefit of particular sections of the Hindus, Commentary on the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, 6th Edn., Vol D, p. 230.
The Hindu institutions of public character do not include private or family temples; but do not exclude denominational temples or temples founded for the benefit of particular sections of the Hindus, Commentary on the Constitution of India, Durga Das Basu, 6th Edn., Vol D, p. 230.
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