Kapadam Sangalappa vs Kamatam Sangalappa
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Kapadam Sangalappa vs Kamatam Sangalappa is a Supreme Court of India decision dated November 11, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1307). Century-old dispute between two sects of the Kuruba community in Anantapur over religious rituals and custody of idols of Lord Sangalappa Swamy. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding the appellants failed to establish violation of a 1933 compromise decree and the burden of proof had not been discharged. The bench comprised Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Vipul M. Pancholi. The judgment was delivered by Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra.
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Summary
Century-old dispute between two sects of the Kuruba community in Anantapur over religious rituals and custody of idols of Lord Sangalappa Swamy. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding the appellants failed to establish violation of a 1933 compromise decree and the burden of proof had not been discharged.
What was the outcome of Kapadam Sangalappa vs Kamatam Sangalappa?
Century-old dispute between two sects of the Kuruba community in Anantapur over religious rituals and custody of idols of Lord Sangalappa Swamy. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeals, holding the ap...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1307)