K.V. SUDHARSHAN versus A. RAMAKRISHNAPPA & ORS.

K.V. SUDHARSHAN versus A. RAMAKRISHNAPPA & ORS.

Inam lands granted under the Mysore (Religious and Charitable Inams) Abolition Act, 1955, to a family member for being archak are for the benefit of the joint family and available for partition; grant of occupancy rights to the eldest son does not exclude other members from their share.

Parties
Appellant: K.V. Sudharshan; Respondent: A. Ramakrishnappa; Respondent: Venkataramachar; Respondent: Wife of A. Ramakrishnappa
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
15 September 2008
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From High Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Partition of Joint Family Property, Religious and Charitable Inam Lands, Occupancy Rights
Property Law Partition of Joint Family Property Religious and Charitable Inam Lands Occupancy Rights

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Parties

K.V. Sudharshan

Appellant

A. Ramakrishnappa

Respondent

Venkataramachar

Respondent

Wife of A. Ramakrishnappa

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Decision on Appeal From High Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether inam lands granted under Mysore (Religious and Charitable Inams) Abolition Act, 1955 constitute individual property of the grantee or joint family property available for partition
  2. 2 Whether grant of occupancy rights to eldest son disentitles other family members to claim partition

Ratio Decidendi

Inam lands granted under the Mysore (Religious and Charitable Inams) Abolition Act, 1955, to a family member for being archak are for the benefit of the joint family and available for partition; grant of occupancy rights to the eldest son does not exclude other members from their share.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Impugned Judgment of High Court set aside
  • Appeal remanded to High Court to decide share of each party in Schedule 'C' properties within 3 months from supply of judgment