GOPALAKRISHNA (D) BYLRS. . vs NARAYANAGOWDA (DEAD) BY LRS. .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's dismissal of appeals regarding property ownership, affirming that the sale deeds executed by Jankamma in 1955 were valid. The Court emphasized that the determination of title was contingent upon the proof of lineage, specifically whether Venkamma was indeed the daughter of Ramanna, which was contested by the respondents. The ruling clarified that the burden of proof lies on the appellants to establish their claim to the property, leading to the dismissal of their appeal.