JAGDISH & ORS. vs NATHI MAL KEJRIWAL & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the expression 'other co-sharers' in clause 'Fourthly' of Section 15(1)(b) of the Punjab Pre-emption Act, 1913, refers only to co-sharers not falling under clauses 'First', 'Second', or 'Thirdly'. The petitioners, being non-alienating co-sharers, failed to qualify under these clauses and thus could not claim the right of pre-emption. The Court dismissed the special leave petition, affirming the High Court's decision to dismiss the suit for pre-emption.