ABDUL KARIM KHAN AND ORS. vs MUNICIPAL COMMITTEE, RAIPUR

The Supreme Court held that under the Madhya Pradesh Public Trusts Act, 1951, the Registrar's entry regarding property belonging to a public trust is not conclusive against a real owner who disputes the trust's claim. The Court clarified that the Act's inquiry pertains only to the public or private nature of the trust and does not determine ownership of property not subject to the trust. Consequently, the respondent, not being a party to the Registrar's proceedings, was not bound by the finality of the Registrar's findings, and the appeal was dismissed.