Summary: On December 23, 2025, the Bombay High Court, led by Judge N. J. Jamadar, allowed changes in a case involving the Saraswatibai Bishwambharlal Charity Trust. The case revolves around accusations of cheating and messing with trust documents.
The case started when Sushil Jalan filed a Change Report in 2012 to update trustee information due to resignations and a death. This report was accepted in January 2013. However, another Change Report was filed by Krishna Gopal Maheshwari, which led to a series of appeals and legal challenges.
Appeals and Challenges: The first Change Report was accepted, but later changes were questioned, leading to appeals before the Joint Charity Commissioner. On January 28, 2016, the Charity Commissioner allowed an appeal, canceling previous decisions for a new inquiry.
Court Applications: Sunil Damani filed a Charity Application in 2016, asking for changes and more evidence, which was initially rejected but later reconsidered by the High Court in March 2021.
The case took a big turn when accusations of cheating and document messing came up. These claims suggested that the trust's records were altered, affecting who was officially a trustee.
"Cheating ruins all actions. A judgment or order obtained by cheating is invalid and doesn't exist in the eyes of the law." – Supreme Court
Judge N. J. Jamadar allowed the changes and the introduction of new documents, citing the need for a thorough investigation into the alleged cheating. The court emphasized the importance of addressing these accusations to ensure justice.
The decision highlights the court's commitment to addressing cheating in legal proceedings, reinforcing the principle that cheating can undermine any legal action. The court's openness to changing applications ensures that all relevant evidence is considered.
The High Court decided to allow changes and new evidence in the case, focusing on thoroughly investigating the cheating accusations to ensure a fair outcome.
