Supreme Court Says Temple Money Cannot Rescue Sick Banks, Faith Belongs Only To The Deity

New Delhi: The Supreme Court made it clear that the money donated to God cannot be used to fix any bank’s trouble. People give offerings with faith. That money must serve the temple and its needs. The court said banks cannot hide behind religion to solve their losses. A bank must show trust to the public by its own work. If a bank cannot return deposits, then who will trust that bank again. The court asked banks to answer this big question now.

Why Was Refund Ordered To The Temple?

This case came from a temple in Kerala. The temple placed its deposits in a few cooperative banks. When the fixed deposits got matured, the banks refused to give back the money. The temple then went to court. The Kerala High Court ordered the banks to return the whole amount within the deadline. The Supreme Court has now supported that order. The temple’s right over its money must be protected.

What Problem Did Banks Show In Court?

The banks said the refund order will harm their financial condition. They said they cannot arrange such a large payment suddenly. But the Supreme Court did not accept this argument. The judges said financial crisis is the bank’s own fault. If a bank takes money from the public, it must return it whenever the public asks. Trust is the base of banking. Without trust, banking has no meaning.

Why Must Temple Money Stay Only For Temple?

The court said temple funds belong to the deity. That money is a holy trust. It cannot become someone’s profit or business. The safest place for religious money should be a strong nationalised bank. There the money will be well-protected. Depositors will also get better interest. The court reminded that saving faith is also a duty of the law.

What Message Does This Order Give?

Temples and religious trusts must now think carefully. They have to protect the hard-earned donations of devotees. Cooperative banks cannot feel free with others’ money. Banks must improve their working. The Supreme Court wants every rupee of temple funds to be safe. People must never worry about what happens to their devotion.

Will Rules Change For All Temples Now?

This judgment is important for the whole country. Every temple and religious trust will now check where their deposits are kept. They will choose only those banks which have strong financial health. Trust money cannot become a risk. Banks have to understand that temple funds are not their lifeline. It is God’s money, and it must stay respected.

How Can Banks And Temples Stay Safe Together?

The Supreme Court said responsibility is on both sides. Banks must make themselves trustworthy. Temples must choose safe options. Government must watch banking systems closely. Every devotee’s money must stay protected. Now no bank can try to use temple money to save itself. The court has drawn a clear line for all.