Supreme Court of India · 2020-02-14
C.DODDANARAYANA REDDY(D) BY LRS. vs C.JAYARAMA REDDY (DEAD) BY LR.
- Citation / case number
- SC 2005/18192
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- C.DODDANARAYANA REDDY(D) BY LRS.
- Respondent
- C.JAYARAMA REDDY (DEAD) BY LR.
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HEMANT GUPTA HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE L. NAGESWARA RAO
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed an appeal against a High Court decision that set aside the findings of two lower courts regarding a partition suit. The plaintiff claimed a 1/4th share in the joint Hindu family property, asserting he was a minor at his father's death and was unaware of certain documents he allegedly signed. The court emphasized the need for proper consideration of evidence, particularly the school leaving certificate, in determining the plaintiff's awareness and consent regarding property transactions.