V.K. Surendra vs V.K. Thimmaiah & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision that the suit schedule properties are joint family properties of late Shri Kunnaiah, thus entitling the plaintiff to a 1/50th share, contrary to the trial court's finding of self-acquisition. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the party claiming self-acquisition, and the Will presented by defendant No.3 was not sufficiently proven. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decree regarding the shares of the parties involved.