M.K. RAPPAI & ORS. vs JOHN AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the suit for appointment of trustees fell under Section 92 of the Civil Procedure Code, necessitating compliance with its provisions for a valid claim. The Court set aside the High Court's declaration that the plaintiffs were entitled to be appointed as trustees, emphasizing that such a declaration without a properly framed suit would prejudge the issue and violate the provisions of the Specific Relief Act, 1877 and 1963. The Court concluded that a mere declaration of right without consequential relief is barred under Section 42 of the Specific Relief Act.