Jaipur Shahar Hindu Vikas Samiti ... vs State Of Rajasthan Tr.Chief Sec.& Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the classification of properties of Galta Peeth under the Rajasthan Public Trust Act, 1959, specifically referencing Section 24. The Court held that the properties in question are public properties, thus prohibiting the Mahant from alienating them, and affirmed the State's authority to manage these properties. The Court also clarified the rights of succession concerning the Mahant's appointment, establishing that the Mahant's role was to administer the properties during his lifetime only, without succession rights.