Amogh Kaloti, a 50‑year‑old former district judge from Amravati, entered the spotlight when he was appointed Maharashtra’s charity commissioner in February 2024—a role that hovers between judiciary and bureaucratic oversight. His career, marked by stints in Buldhana, Mumbai, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, earned him a reputation for strict adherence to the law.
In May 2026, following a complaint lodged by businessman Venu Srinivasan, Kaloti halted all board meetings of the Sir Ratan Tata Trust and ordered a comprehensive probe into the trusts that hold 66.4% of the Tata group. The decision came after the trust’s governance structure drew scrutiny amid allegations of opaque decision‑making.
The judge’s ruling does not come out of nowhere; it follows a September 2023 judgment that validated the transfer of shares from the Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust to Naval Tata, setting a precedent for scrutinizing Tata family holdings. Kaloti has already handled other Tata‑related complaints, including one from Mehli Mistry seeking an inquiry into the trust’s management.
Under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act of 1950, the probe will be conducted by the charity commissioner’s office, with preliminary findings expected to be submitted to the state cabinet within weeks. The outcome could reshape governance practices across one of India’s largest conglomerates, sparking debate among investors, regulators, and the Tata family itself.