Supreme Court of India · 2001-11-22
KAMALESHWAR KISHORE SINGH vs PARAS NATH SINGH
- Citation / case number
- SC 1997/20394
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- KAMALESHWAR KISHORE SINGH
- Respondent
- PARAS NATH SINGH
- Author
- BRIJESH KUMAR R.C. LAHOTI
- Bench
- BRIJESH KUMAR R.C. LAHOTI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the issue of court fees in partition suits under the Hindu Succession Act, emphasizing that the valuation of the suit must reflect the true market value of the properties involved. The Court held that the plaintiffs are required to pay ad-valorem court fees based on the market value of the properties as determined by the trial court, specifically referencing the need for accurate valuation under the relevant provisions of the Act. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the trial court's order regarding court fees.