MOTHURU NARAYANA (D) THR.LRS. vs PAMIDIMUKKALA SATYANARAYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the First Appellate Court's decree regarding partition under Section 4 of the Partition Act. The Court clarified that the plaintiff, who purchased a 1/4th share of the dwelling house, is entitled to receive Rs. 3,000 with interest at 6% per annum from the date of purchase, as the impracticability of partition by metes and bounds necessitated a buyout. The Court found merit in the appellant's argument regarding the valuation of the share, emphasizing the need for proper assessment under the Partition Act.