Rev. Nikaweratiya Mangala Himi vs. Appa Naide – sllr 2015 volume 1 page 121

In the case between Rev. Nikaweratiya Mangala Himi (and substituted plaintiffs) and Appa Naide, the court considered whether a Bhikku, regardless of being the rightful incumbent, possesses standing to protect sangika (temple) property, and addressed issues of succession when the original plaintiff passes away. It was established that where property is admitted as sangika, any monk with sufficient interest, not restricted to the historical incumbent, may bring an action to protect temple property. The District Court’s dismissal of the suit on the ground of insufficient proof of succession was overturned. The appellate court emphasized established legal principles distinguishing sangika from privately owned property and affirmed the standing of the substituted plaintiff. The decision relied