Supreme Court of India · 1996-03-12
MOHAN vs SMT. ANANDI & ORS
- Citation / case number
- SC 1987/71120
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MOHAN
- Respondent
- SMT. ANANDI & ORS
- Author
- VENKATASWAMI K.
- Bench
- VENKATASWAMI K.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of Res Judicata in the context of a dispute over a gift deed executed by Bhiwa in favor of the respondents. The Court upheld the concurrent findings of the trial court, appellate court, and High Court that the suit was not barred by Res Judicata, emphasizing the legality and validity of the gift deed dated 2.5.1951. The Court ultimately dismissed the appeal, affirming the High Court's decision to remand the matter for fresh disposal.