Karnataka High Court dismisses petition challenging appointment of non-Hindus as administrators in Hindu Temples

The Karnataka High Court dismissed two petitions seeking stringent implementation of Section 7 of the Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowments Act, and not permitting non-Hindus to bear office in Hindu religious organisations.

Bengal : Land attached to Omkarnath Matha encroached in Tarakeshwar

The Omkarnath Matha at Tarakeshwar in West Bengal has been facing threats of massive land encroachment from the real estate mafia in the state. Recently, the head of the maṭha was threatened by builders for protesting against the land encroachment.