SAROOP SINGH vs BANTO

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a gift deed executed by Indira Devi, who had a limited life interest in the property under customary law. The Court held that the gift deed was invalid as Indira Devi could not transfer absolute ownership due to her limited interest, thus upholding the decree from the earlier suit (Suit No.204 of 1957) which recognized the reversionary rights of the plaintiffs. The appeal by the first defendant was dismissed, affirming the plaintiffs' entitlement to possession and permanent injunction under the principles of property law.