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Supreme Court of India · 2009-03-05

NAWAB SHAQAFATH ALI KHAN vs NAWAB IMDAD JAH BAHADUR .

Citation / case number
SC 2000/4267
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
NAWAB SHAQAFATH ALI KHAN
Respondent
NAWAB IMDAD JAH BAHADUR .

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of the Trust Deed executed by the Nizam of Hyderabad on 29.03.1951, specifically focusing on clauses 9 to 11 regarding the distribution of the Trust Property among the beneficiaries. The Court held that the trustees are obligated to execute the Trust Deed in accordance with the settlor's intentions as expressed in the document, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the specified terms for equitable distribution. The judgment clarified the legal standing of the beneficiaries and the trustees' duties under the Trust Act, ensuring compliance with the settlor's wishes.

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