In a significant ruling today, the Patna High Court dismissed a Letters Patent Appeal (LPA) challenging an appellate court’s order under the Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act, 1950. The case involved the removal of a temple manager and the appointment of a new trustee.

The High Court emphasized that the Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act explicitly bars further appeals in such matters. The Court stated that this statutory restriction cannot be ignored and must be strictly enforced. The bench highlighted that the Act’s provisions are clear and unambiguous, leaving no room for judicial discretion to permit further appeals.

This decision underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding legislative intent and ensuring that statutory bars on appeals are respected. It also reinforces the autonomy of the Bihar State Board of Religious Trusts in managing religious institutions within the state.

The ruling serves as a reminder to stakeholders involved in religious trust administration in Bihar to be aware of the legal framework governing such institutions and the limitations on legal recourse available under the Bihar Hindu Religious Trusts Act.

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