SUBHAS CHANDRA DAS MUSHIB versus GANGA PROSAD DAS MUSHIB AND ORS.

SUBHAS CHANDRA DAS MUSHIB versus GANGA PROSAD DAS MUSHIB AND ORS.

Presumption of undue influence requires proof of specific relationship and unconscionable transaction; absence of such evidence or pleading means burden does not shift and High Court's approach was legally incorrect.

Parties
Appellant: Subhas Chandra Das Mushib; Respondent: Ganga Prosad Das Mushib
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
14 September 1966
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Calcutta High Court Reversing Subordinate Judge's Dismissal of Suit
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Undue Influence, Burden of Proof, Pleadings
Contract Law Undue Influence Burden of Proof Pleadings

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Parties

Subhas Chandra Das Mushib

Appellant

Ganga Prosad Das Mushib

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal by Special Leave From Calcutta High Court Reversing Subordinate Judge's Dismissal of Suit

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the deed of settlement executed by the plaintiff's father and sister in favour of plaintiff's brother's son was invalid due to undue influence

Ratio Decidendi

Presumption of undue influence requires proof of specific relationship and unconscionable transaction; absence of such evidence or pleading means burden does not shift and High Court's approach was legally incorrect.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Judgment and decree of High Court set aside
  • Decision of trial court restored