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In Rajes Kanta Roy v. Santi Debi (1957 SCR 77), how did the Supreme Court characterize Rajes's…

The Court construed the trust deed as giving Rajes a vested interest. Discharge of the settlor's debts affected enjoyment of the property, while title had vested under the…

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In Rajes Kanta Roy v. Santi Debi (1957 SCR 77), how did the Supreme Court characterize Rajes's beneficial interest in the properties allotted to him under the trust deed?

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The Court construed the trust deed as giving Rajes a vested interest. Discharge of the settlor's debts affected enjoyment of the property, while title had vested under the deed.

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Option A

The Court held that title was vested although enjoyment was restricted while the trust arrangements remained in effect.

Option B

The holding turned on construction of the trust deed and whether the interest was vested.

Option C

The dispute addressed the nature and attachability of the beneficiary's interest.

Option D

The Court rejected the contention that payment of the debts was a condition of vesting under this deed.

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