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december 2003

Supreme Court of India · 2003-12-18

Ram Swaroop & Anr vs Mahindru & Ors

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2003 SC 533
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Ram Swaroop & Anr
Respondent
Mahindru & Ors
Author
Ar. Lakshmanan
Bench
Ar. Lakshmanan

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the partition of property, affirming that the respondents have a legitimate claim to a 1/3rd share as joint owners. The Court emphasized that the appellants' claim of adverse possession was not substantiated, and the legal principle established is that joint ownership entitles co-owners to seek partition. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling in favor of the respondents.

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