PREM DULARI versus RAJ KUMARI

PREM DULARI versus RAJ KUMARI

Section 15(fourthly) of the Right of Prior Purchase Act (J&K Act 11 of 1993) vests the right of prior purchase in owners of properties that have a common outer entrance with the property sold, regardless of joint ownership; this provision does not violate Article 19(1)(f) and is a reasonable restriction.

Parties
Appellant: Prem Dulari; Respondent No. 1: Raj Kumari; Respondent No. 2: Unknown (Second Respondent - seller)
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
23 March 1967
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Jammu and Kashmir High Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Right of Prior Purchase, Pre Emption, Reasonable Restriction Under Article 19(1)(f)

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Parties

Prem Dulari

Appellant

Raj Kumari

Respondent No. 1

Unknown (Second Respondent - seller)

Respondent No. 2

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Jammu and Kashmir High Court

  1. 1 Whether the existence of a common outer entrance, not jointly owned, gives rise to the right of prior purchase under s.15 (fourthly) of the Right of Prior Purchase Act, 1993 (J&K)
  2. 2 Whether s.15 (fourthly) is unconstitutional as it violates Article 19(1)(f) of the Constitution

Ratio Decidendi

Section 15(fourthly) of the Right of Prior Purchase Act (J&K Act 11 of 1993) vests the right of prior purchase in owners of properties that have a common outer entrance with the property sold, regardless of joint ownership; this provision does not violate Article 19(1)(f) and is a reasonable restriction.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs