Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL for protection, audit of Sikh religious properties
The Supreme Court declined to hear a Public Interest Litigation regarding the protection and regulation of Sikh religious properties. The Chief Justice advised the petitioner to address his concerns to the Parliamentary Petitions Committee, emphasizing that such matters fall within legislative jurisdiction. The petitioner was encouraged to return to the court if he is unsatisfied with the parliamentary response.
- ▪The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL for the protection and audit of Sikh religious properties.
- ▪The Chief Justice stated that the issues raised require legislative action and should be directed to Parliament.
- ▪The petitioner was granted the option to return to the Supreme Court if he is not satisfied with the response from Parliament.
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a slew of directions for protection, audit and regulation of Sikh religious and heritage properties across the country.A 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.Mr. Singh, who was also attached to a Delhi Sikh body, at one point bowed before the bench and urged it to issue notice. “I bow before you. Please issue a notice on my petition,” Mr. Singh said.
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