STATE OF GUJARAT vs ACHARYA SHRI DEVENDRAPRASADJI

The Supreme Court interpreted Sections 37, 67, and 69 of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950, clarifying that the Charity Commissioner lacks the authority to demand 'information' regarding trust matters, as this does not equate to a 'report' or 'statement' as defined in Section 37(1)(c). The Court held that the items requested by the Commissioner were merely inquiries for information and not formal reports, leading to the acquittal of the respondent by the High Court. The appeal against the High Court's decision was dismissed, affirming the interpretation of the statutory terms.