K. Keshava Bhat vs Devaki Amma & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed a partition suit concerning joint family properties under the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961. The Court held that properties classified as muli and chalgeni were not available for partition due to tenant occupancy rights, while mulgeni properties were deemed joint family properties. The Court emphasized that the first defendant's claims of self-acquisition were not substantiated, affirming the need for equitable distribution among family members. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower court's decision on property classification and rights.