“Isha Foundation Is Doing Pious Work: Supreme Court Commends Crematorium Project Work”, Law Beats, February 26, 2026
“Supreme Court has called for an amicable settlement of the dispute concerning certain residents of a village in Coimbatore and spiritual organisation Isha Foundation over their decision to set up a crematorium near the village.
A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul Pancholi has requested retired Supreme Court Justice RV Raveendran to mediate the dispute. “We request Justice Raveendran to provide his services as a mediator in the case. Let both parties consult him by tomorrow and let the fee schedule be prepared by the mediator,” it has ordered.
CJI Kant noted today that Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation is doing pious work. “Burial has become an expensive affair. Isha Foundation is not a religious service. They are doing some pious work. It’s a good work also. Did you sell this land to them? You can only claim that you sold for lawful activity, but you cannol dictate it to them (whal they should or should not do). Let them find a suitable place for you and compensate you so that you have better living conditions.” CJI Kant added……”
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