Temple Priest Is Only a Servant of the Deity and Has No Right to Claim Land Ownership: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court dismissed a temple priest’s appeal claiming ownership of a Ganesh temple on a public access road. The Court held that a priest holds no proprietary right, serving only the deity, and cannot oppose demolition.

Repossession of Vehicle Is Not Theft: Calcutta High Court Quashes Case Against Bank Agent for Taking Back EMI-Defaulted Car

The Calcutta High Court ruled that repossessing a loan-funded vehicle after repeated EMI defaults is not theft and quashed the criminal case against a bank agent. The court held that taking back a car after default is lawful.

‘Agreement to Sell’ Doesn’t Give Property Ownership Rights: Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that an agreement to sell does not transfer ownership or title of property, emphasizing that only a registered sale deed executed under the law can confer valid ownership rights.