Jainism — Landmark Events

Landmark Events

Bal Patil v. Union of India

2005

This landmark Supreme Court judgment addressed the issue of whether Jains should be recognized as a 'minority' community under Article 30 of the Constitution of India. The court…

Commissioner, Hindu Religious Endowments, Madras v. Sri Lakshmindra Thirtha Swamiar of Sri Shirur Mutt

1954

Though not directly about Jainism, this seminal judgment laid down the 'essential practices test' for determining what constitutes an integral part of a religion. This principle…