Mothuru Narayana (D) Thr.Lrs.& Ors vs Pamidimukkala Satyanarayana

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's affirmation of the First Appellate Court's decree regarding the partition of a dwelling house under Section 4 of the Partition Act. The Court clarified that the plaintiff, who purchased a 1/4th share, is entitled to receive Rs.3,000 with interest at 6% per annum from the defendant, who owns the remaining shares. The Court emphasized that the valuation of the share should reflect current market value rather than the original purchase price from 1976, thereby modifying the earlier decree.