G. MAHALINGAPPA vs G.M. SAVITHA

The Supreme Court addressed the ownership dispute over a house purchased in the name of the respondent, a minor at the time of purchase, by her father. The Court held that the property was indeed purchased for the benefit of the daughter and that the father could not claim it as his own under the guise of a benami transaction. The Court affirmed the lower court's decision granting the daughter a declaration of title and recovery of possession, emphasizing the need for clarity in property ownership rights, particularly in familial contexts.