Supreme Court of India · 2004-04-16
Subbegowda (Dead) By Lr vs Thimmegowda (Dead) By Lrs
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2004 SUPREME COURT 2428
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Subbegowda (Dead) By Lr
- Respondent
- Thimmegowda (Dead) By Lrs
- Author
- R.C. Lahoti
- Bench
- R.C. Lahoti, Ashok Bhan
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a settlement deed executed by Thimmegowda in favor of his adopted son Narayani, under which Narayani was entrusted with the management of family properties. The Court emphasized that the deed's conditions, including the responsibilities of Narayani towards Thimmegowda and his family, were critical in determining its enforceability. Ultimately, the Court held that the deed was valid and enforceable, dismissing the suit filed by Thimmegowda to set it aside on grounds of fraud and misrepresentation.