Court Order Concerning Individuals Claiming to Act as Office Bearers of UCNI in Property Dispute

Civil Suit No. 488/2015 – Civil Court, Farrukhabad

Legal proceedings were instituted before the Civil Court at Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, concerning disputes relating to the administration and protection of property connected with the United Church of Northern India.

The suit was filed after certain individuals allegedly began representing themselves as persons connected with the administration of the Church and its properties, leading to concerns regarding unauthorized interference with property belonging to religious institutions.

Background of the Dispute

The United Church of Northern India Trust Association serves as the body historically associated with the administration and safeguarding of properties connected with institutions of the United Church of Northern India.

Concerns arose when individuals began claiming authority in relation to church institutions and properties. As a result, the matter was brought before the civil court seeking judicial protection of the property and the prevention of unauthorized dealings.

Parties Named in the Proceedings

The following individuals were named as defendants in the proceedings before the Civil Court in Civil Suit No. 488/2015:

- Mr. Michael S Lal, R/o Etah UP

- Mr. Ravindra Francis, R/o Beawar, RJ

- Mrs. Anjali Singh, R/o Etah, UP

- Mr. Deepak Dass, Mainpuri, UP

- Mr. V. M. Gujar, Nagpur, MH

- Mr. Y Natram, Indore, MP

- Mr. Ravi Chhatriya, Ambala, HR

- Mr. Abdul Karim, Jhansi, UP

- Mr. Ravindra, Ahmednagar, MH

& Others...

These individuals were named along with their other accomplices, in the pleadings relating to the dispute concerning the authority to represent church institutions and deal with property connected with them.

Reliefs Sought Before the Court

The plaintiffs approached the court seeking legal protection of church properties and institutions. The principal relief sought in the suit included:

• Permanent injunction restraining the defendants from interfering with church properties

• Restraining individuals from representing themselves as trustees or office bearers without authority

• Preventing alienation or unauthorized dealing with religious and charitable property.

Proceedings Before the Court

The Civil Court examined the pleadings, documents, and submissions placed on record by the parties. The proceedings involved questions concerning the authority to represent the church and the lawful administration of property connected with its institutions.

The court considered the issues raised by the parties and the legal framework governing religious and charitable properties.

Importance of the Case

Cases such as Civil Suit No. 488/2015 highlight the importance of judicial protection available to religious institutions when disputes arise regarding property and representation.

Civil courts play a critical role in ensuring that assets dedicated for religious and charitable purposes remain protected from unauthorized interference.

Institutional Note

The United Church of Northern India Trust Association remains committed to ensuring that properties dedicated for religious and charitable purposes are safeguarded and administered in accordance with law.

Legal proceedings, when necessary, are undertaken to ensure that church properties remain protected and are administered in accordance with the lawful governance framework of the Church.