Supreme Court of India · 2002-12-19
MAHILA BAJRANGI(DEAD) THR.LRS. vs BADRIBAI
- Citation / case number
- SC 1995/4520
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MAHILA BAJRANGI(DEAD) THR.LRS.
- Respondent
- BADRIBAI
- Author
- D. RAJU
- Bench
- SHIVARAJ V. PATIL. DORAISWAMY RAJU
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the plaintiff's suit for declaration of title and recovery of possession of property, affirming the findings of the Trial Court that the plaintiff failed to establish her relationship as a legal heir of Gendilal. The Court noted that the gift deed executed by Gopali in favor of the plaintiff was ineffective due to the lack of legal recognition of Gopali's marriage to Gendilal. The judgment emphasized the importance of proving legal heirship and possession in property disputes, ultimately ruling against the plaintiff's claims.