The Trusts Act, 1882

Trusts Act, 1882 Trusts Act, 1882 As amended by Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation

This edition of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 (Act 2 of 1882), as amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019), serves as a precise and authoritative legal reference for law students, academicians, practitioners, and professionals dealing with trust law in India.

The book presents the bare text of the law—exactly as enacted—without any commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for examination purposes, academic study, and legal referencing. It incorporates the most recent statutory amendments, ensuring full compliance with the current legal framework governing private and public trusts.

The content covers the complete scope of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, including:

• Definitions, creation, and duties of trustees

• Rights and liabilities of trustees

• Powers, disabilities, and obligations of beneficiaries

• Extinction and variation of trusts

• Applicability to public and private trusts

• Relevant amendments under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019

• Specimen Deed of a Private Trust

• Specimen Deed of a Public Trust

• Income-tax incidence on trusts and related provisions

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students preparing for university examinations and competitive legal tests

• Advocates and solicitors handling trust formation, management, and disputes

• Chartered accountants and tax advisors dealing with trust taxation

• NGOs and charitable institutions requiring statutory compliance references

• Academicians and researchers studying Indian trust law

Whether in academic study, professional consultation, or legal compliance, this updated edition provides the complete statutory text of the Indian Trusts Act, 1882, as applicable in 2025.