Supreme Court of India · 2012-04-27
SRI MARCEL MARTINS vs M. PRINTER .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/908
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SRI MARCEL MARTINS
- Respondent
- M. PRINTER .
- Author
- T.S. THAKUR
- Bench
- GYAN SUDHA MISRA T.S. THAKUR
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision declaring the respondents as co-owners of the suit property, emphasizing the importance of equitable contribution in property ownership. The Court noted that the transfer of tenancy rights to the appellant was contested based on the financial contributions made by the respondents towards the purchase of the property. The ruling reinforced the principle that ownership can be established through contributions, even in the absence of formal documentation, thereby affirming the High Court's decree for injunction against the appellant's interference.