SC refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh religious properties
The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) aimed at the protection and audit of Sikh religious properties. The Chief Justice suggested that the petitioner address his concerns to the Parliamentary Petitions Committee, as the issues raised fall within legislative jurisdiction. The petitioner was advised that while the court is open for future petitions, the matter requires legislative action rather than judicial intervention.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL for the protection and audit of Sikh religious properties.
- ▪The Chief Justice advised the petitioner to approach the Parliamentary Petitions Committee for legislative action.
- ▪The PIL sought the establishment of a National Khalsayi Sikh Heritage Protection Authority and a comprehensive inventory of Sikh properties.
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SC refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh religious propertiesSC refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh religious propertiesPublished on: May 20, 2026 1:09 PM ISTPTIShare viaCopy link New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking a slew of directions for protection, audit and regulation of Sikh religious and heritage properties across the country.SC refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh religious propertiesA bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi asked petitioner Charanjeet Singh, who appeared in person and argued his case, to raise his grievances before the Parliamentary Petitions Committee.Singh, who was also attached to a Delhi Sikh body, at one point bowed before the bench…
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