#Bombay Public Trusts Act

The Bombay High Court ruled that worshippers possess an independent civil right to access a registered public trust dargah, rendering any private lease terms that limit prayer hours or entry void. This affirms that statutory protections for public religious access under the Bombay Public Trusts Act supersede contractual arrangements, impacting all religious sites held in public trust across Maharashtra.

Bombay High Court clarifies that while charity commissioners may refuse sale sanction for procedural lapses under Section 36 of the Bombay Public Trusts Act, purchasers are entitled to a refund limited to proven payments made, excluding speculative or unproven claims. The ruling balances trust property protection with equitable relief for bona fide purchasers.