Nautam Prakash Dgsvc, Vadtal & Ors vs K.K. Thakkar & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the Assistant Charity Commissioner under the Bombay Public Trust Act, 1950, in relation to the administration of a religious trust. The Court held that the provisions of the Bombay Statutory Corporations (Regional Act XXI of 1960) and the Bombay Charity Commissioner (Regional Reorganisation) Order, 1960, govern the reorganization of charity institutions post the bifurcation of the State of Bombay. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision regarding the jurisdiction of the Charity Commissioner.