Religious Orders
Madras High Court rules on Catholic priests’ property rights
The Madras High Court ruled that property acquired by members of Catholic religious orders after they take their religious vows may belong to their religious congregation instead of their legal heirs.
According to the court, the ownership of these assets depends on the specific rules of the religious order and the circumstances under which the property was acquired.
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