Mallikarjun Devasthan Shelgi vs Subash Mallikarjun Birajdar

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of acceptance of Change Reports concerning the Vahiwatdar and Trustees of Shri Mallikarjun Devasthan under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950. The Court held that the Deputy Charity Commissioner must consider the Change Reports afresh, emphasizing the statutory requirements under Sections 17, 18, and 22 of the Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's remand order, ensuring the continuity of the current administration of the Trust pending the inquiry.