19 March 2024 Property Registration >> Personal Law   |   Property/Real Estate Law >> Property & Real Estate  

A decades-long property dispute between two families has finally been settled by the courts. The case involved two properties, Kamla Nagar and Malcha Marg, located in Delhi, India.

The descendants of RKK (referred to as the appellants) and the descendants of ACK (referred to as the respondents) were locked in a legal battle over the ownership of these properties. The appellants claimed sole ownership of both properties, while the respondents argued for a 50% share in Kamla Nagar.

Malcha Marg Belongs to Respondents:

The court ruled in favor of the respondents for the Malcha Marg property. The judgement concluded that there wasn't enough evidence to prove the property was purchased with joint family funds. This means the Malcha Marg property will be exclusively owned by the descendants of ACK.

Kamla Nagar Goes to Appellants:

The decision on the Kamla Nagar property was more complex. The court found that the appellants likely paid a sum of Rs.55,000 to the respondents' family in 1979. This payment was interpreted as a settlement for the respondents' claim to the property. Additionally, the court considered the fact that the appellants had been in uninterrupted possession of Kamla Nagar since its purchase. They had even collected rent from tenants without any objection from the respondents.

Conclusion:

Taking all these factors into account, the court decided in favor of the appellants for the Kamla Nagar property. The Rs.55,000 payment and the uncontested possession by the appellants were seen as strong evidence of a settled agreement. This judgement brings an end to a long-standing family dispute and clarifies the ownership of both properties. While the Malcha Marg property goes to the respondents, the Kamla Nagar property will remain with the descendants of RKK.

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