STATE OF U.P. vs RAJ KUMAR RUKMANI RAMAN BRAHMA

The Supreme Court held that the Gujaranama executed by the Raja of an impartible estate in favor of his brother does not constitute a sale or gift under Section 23(1) of the U.P. Zamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1950. The Court established that an impartible estate is not the separate property of the holder but part of the joint family property, allowing for rights of maintenance and survivorship. The Court upheld the decision of the Rehabilitation Grants Officer, affirming the brother's entitlement to rehabilitation grant under Section 79 of the Act.