Shergill & ors v Khaira & ors [2014] UKSC 33
Wills & Trusts Law Reports | December 2014 #145The case concerned Gurdwaras (Sikh temples) which were established under the discipline and headship of His Holiness Brahamgiani, revered 108 Sant Maharaj Baba Gian Singh Ji, the religious head of the abode of saints at Nirmal Kutia in the Indian village of Johal (the First Holy Saint). Responsibility for the management of the Gurdwaras was given by the First Holy Saint to various individuals (some described as trustees), with the First Holy Saint having the authority to change any trustee, management member and the whole management system at any time. Numerous documents relating to the ...
Rai & ors v Charity Commission for England and Wales [2012] EWHC 1111 (Ch)
Wills & Trusts Law Reports | July/August 2012 #121Shri Guru Ravidass Sabha (Sabha), an incorporated registered charitable association, was based at a temple in Southall. Ravidassias were followers of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji (b 1377), some of whose teachings were incorporated in the Shri Guru Granth Sahib (the Granth). The constitution of 14 December 2007 set out the objects of the Sabha which were the worship of God in accordance with the teachings and philosophy, mission and principles of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji derived from the Granth and research of Holy Scriptures of Shri Guru Ravidass Ji. Over the years such research had uncovered othe...