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Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-05

Nawab Shaqafath Ali Khan & Ors vs Nawab Imdad Jah Bahadur & Ors

Citation / case number
2009 AIR SCW 2289
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Nawab Shaqafath Ali Khan & Ors
Respondent
Nawab Imdad Jah Bahadur & Ors
Author
S.B. Sinha
Bench
S.B. Sinha, Cyriac Joseph

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Trust Deed 'H.E.H. The Nizam's Jewellery Trust' dated 29.03.1951, particularly focusing on clauses 9 to 11 concerning the distribution of trust property among the Nizam's descendants. The Court held that the terms 'Remaining sons and Remaining Daughters Fund' must be interpreted in light of the settlor's intent and the equitable principles governing trusts. The Court directed the trustees to execute the Trust Deed in accordance with the clarified interpretations, ensuring fair distribution among the beneficiaries as intended by the settlor.

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