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Public Trusts Act 1882
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The Public Trusts Act 1882 is an Indian law establishing the legal framework for creating and supervising public charitable trusts, introducing the fiduciary role of trustees and granting state oversight to protect beneficiaries. For instance, the Charity Commissioner may inspect a trust’s accounts and, if mismanagement is found, appoint a manager to safeguard its assets.