MURARKA PROPERTIES (P) LTD. & ANR. vs BEHARILAL MURARKA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the family had become divided in status before 1932, and the conveyances executed by the eight sons of a common ancestor to a company were valid as they were for the benefit of the family. The Court clarified that even if a joint family existed, the unanimous decision of all adult coparceners to transfer property for family benefit would bind all members. The appeal was allowed, affirming the validity of the transactions despite the plaintiffs' challenge.