Carnatic Music — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

S.P. Mittal v. Union of India (1983)

1983

While not directly about Carnatic music, this landmark judgment by the Supreme Court of India dealt with the interpretation of 'religion' and 'religious denomination' under…

Shri Jagannath Temple Puri Management Committee v. Chintamani Das (1997)

1997

This case, though specific to the Jagannath Temple, underscores the judiciary's role in protecting traditional practices and rituals associated with religious institutions. The…