The State Of Rajasthan And Ors. vs Lord Nothbook And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to quash the orders issued under the Rajasthan Escheats Regulation Act, 1956, regarding the properties of Sh. Raja Sardar Singh, who died intestate and without legal heirs. The Court emphasized that the existence of a valid Will and the establishment of the Khetri Trust were crucial, as they indicated that the properties were not subject to escheat to the State. The Court ruled that the properties should be managed according to the terms of the trust rather than being taken over by the State under Section 4 of the Act.