ILLACHI DEVI(D) BY LRS. vs JAIN SOCTY,PROTECTN.OFORPHANS INDIA &ORS

The Supreme Court held that a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 is not entitled to obtain a Letter of Administration under Section 236 of the Indian Succession Act. The Court interpreted Section 236, which prohibits granting letters of administration to any association of individuals unless it is a company meeting specific conditions. The High Court's decision to grant the Letter of Administration to the Society was overturned, establishing that such entities do not qualify under the provisions of the Act.