Vijay Kumar vs Dharam Pal & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts affirming that Respondent No.1 was the rightful owner of the properties based on the sale deeds dated 24th April, 1959 and 12th June, 1959. The Court ruled that the appellants' claim of ownership through a benami transaction was barred under Section 4 of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, which has retrospective effect. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' findings in favor of Respondent No.1.