KT. N. RM. THENAPPA CHETTIAR & ORS. vs N. S. KR. KARUPPAN CHETTIAR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that not every donor contributing to a trust is automatically a founder; the determination of founder status depends on contributions and surrounding circumstances. The Court affirmed the High Court's finding that the appellants failed to prove they were joint founders entitled to management rights. The Court also clarified that contributors can file suits for trustee removal or scheme settlement if mismanagement is established, but in this case, no such mismanagement was proven, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.