Authority: Supreme Court of India, Civil Appellate Jurisdiction
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Public Trust Mandir Shri Ram Janki (appellant) vs State of Madhya Pradesh & others (respondents).
- The appeal (Civil Appeal No. 8993/2012) challenged an earlier order granting permission to the trust, which the Court found was issued by an authority lacking jurisdiction.
- Counsel for appellant included senior counsel Puneet Jain and a team of advocates; respondent counsel was Ms. Manisha T. Karia, AAG.
- The Court observed that when an order which is a nullity is set aside, the jurisdiction of the authority that passed any subsequent order does not arise.
Final Outcome
- The civil appeal is disposed of, confirming the earlier permission order as a nullity.
- The trust is granted liberty to file a fresh application seeking the required permission in the manner prescribed by law.
- Any pending application(s) related to the matter shall stand disposed of.
- The signed order was placed on file by the Court.
Topics: Jurisdiction, Public Trust, Supreme Court