Summary: The Delhi High Court, led by Judge Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, made a decision on a family property disagreement at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. The court rejected a request to challenge Ajit Inder Singh's claim to the property, allowing the case to move forward.
The case is about a property at 6, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi, which was originally owned by Mr. R.B. Sardar Bishan Singh. He gave the property to his family members, leading to a legal fight over how it should be divided.
In 1956, Mr. R.B. Sardar Bishan Singh gave the property to his surviving sons and his granddaughter, Ajit Inder Singh. The sons got full ownership, while Ajit Inder Singh was given the right to use the property for her lifetime. The court had to decide if this right to use the property turned into full ownership under the Hindu Succession Act (HSA) of 1956.
For Simranjit Singh Grewal & Others: Mr. Samrat Nigam argued that Ajit Inder Singh's right was only to use the property during her lifetime as stated in the Gift Deed, and she could not claim ownership. The defendants used the Hindu Succession Act to back up their argument.
For Ajit Inder Singh: Mr. Arjun Singh Bawa argued that the right to use the property for life turned into full ownership under Section 14 of the HSA. He claimed the property was given because of her existing right to be supported by the family.
The court looked into whether Ajit Inder Singh already had a right to the property. It considered traditional Hindu law and current laws, finding that moral duties could turn into legal rights.
Judge Kaurav rejected the request to dismiss the case, allowing it to continue. The court mentioned that Ajit Inder Singh must pay separate fees for her claim of ownership. The case is set to continue on February 18, 2026.
The court's decision means that the case will continue to explore Ajit Inder Singh's claims and the family's legal responsibilities regarding the property.
