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of <h1>Court rules in favor of defendants in land ownership dispute involving religious site, citing benami transactions.</h1> <h3>CT. Mohanan Versus C. Yesoda</h3> The court ruled in favor of the defendants in a dispute over ownership of 36 cents of land with a 'samadhi sthanam nagam.' Despite the plaintiff's claims ... Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act Issues:- Disputed ownership of 36 cents of land with a 'samadhi sthanam nagam'- Allegations of possession and title by plaintiff- Defendants claiming ownership based on ancestral partition and subsequent transactions- Challenge to lower court judgments regarding possession and ownershipAnalysis:The case involved a dispute over 36 cents of land with a 'samadhi sthanam nagam' between the plaintiff and the defendants. The plaintiff claimed ownership and possession of the entire property, alleging a history of possession for 50 years and utilization of income for religious ceremonies. The defendants, widow and son of a previous owner, contested the claim, asserting their ownership through ancestral partition and subsequent transactions. The lower courts found in favor of the plaintiff, determining possession based on presented documents and rejecting the defendants' claims. However, the defendants challenged these judgments, arguing against the legality of the findings, especially in light of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act of 1988.The court noted the history of property transfers, establishing that the disputed land was originally allotted to the heirs of a previous owner, with subsequent transactions leading to the defendants' ownership. The plaintiff contended that transactions involving her daughter and son-in-law were benami, with the plaintiff being the true owner. However, the court observed discrepancies in the plaintiff's claims, as the initial pleadings did not explicitly raise the benami issue. The court referenced the Benami Transactions Act, which prohibits suits claiming rights over benami properties. The court cited precedents and legal definitions to determine the nature of benami transactions and concluded that the plaintiff's assertions did constitute a benami claim, thereby precluding enforcement of rights against the defendants.Further examination of the evidence revealed inconsistencies in the plaintiff's case, with indications that the defendants had legitimate rights to the property. Documents and testimonies suggested the defendants' involvement in the property, including construction activities and tenancy rights. The court criticized the lower courts for overlooking these aspects and erroneously upholding the plaintiff's possession claim. Ultimately, the court overturned the previous judgments, dismissing the plaintiff's suit and affirming the defendants' ownership rights. Considering the familial relationship between the parties, the court ordered each party to bear their respective costs, bringing closure to the dispute.
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