SURENDRA KUMAR vs PHOOLCHAND (DEAD) THROUGH LRS. & ANR.

The Supreme Court addressed an appeal concerning the apportionment of compensation under Section 30 of the Land Acquisition Act, where the appellant claimed ownership of land purchased in his name by his grandfather. The Court upheld the findings of the Additional District Judge, concluding that the property was joint family property as it was purchased with joint family funds, and the earlier partition suit did not bar the claim for compensation. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision, ruling that the respondents were entitled to a share in the compensation amount.