Here's a breakdown of a recent court case involving a family argument over property. The case was decided on January 22, 2026, by Judge V. Lakshminarayanan in the Madras High Court. Let's dive into the details!
The case revolves around a family argument over properties listed in 'A' and 'B' schedules. The main players are the descendants of Raju Naidu and Alamelu Ammal. The people bringing the case wanted to divide these properties, claiming they were part of the family assets shared by everyone.
The people bringing the case claimed that the properties were bought with family money. They argued that Alamelu Ammal, Raju Naidu's wife, didn't have her own money to buy the properties in her name.
"The properties were purchased by Alamelu Ammal under Ex.A5 to Ex.A7... There is no evidence to show that Raju Naidu had said that the properties in Alamelu Ammal's name were actually treated by him as belonging to the whole family."
The court found that Alamelu Ammal was indeed the owner of properties listed in items 1 to 3 and 7. It was determined she had the right to give these properties to her daughter, Rani.
"Alamelu Ammal, having purchased the property under Ex.A5 to Ex.A7, was the owner of the property and she was entitled to execute the settlement deed for suit items 1 to 3 and 7 in favor of her only daughter Rani, the fourth defendant."
Raju Naidu had sold items 4 to 6 to his daughter-in-law, Mallika, to pay off debts. The court agreed with this sale, noting it was necessary to clear family debts.
"The sale having been made to discharge the debt, the same is binding on the plaintiffs."
The court rejected the appeal from the people bringing the case, confirming the decisions of the lower courts. The properties in question were not to be split up as the people bringing the case had hoped. The judgment reinforced that the sales and settlements made by Raju Naidu and Alamelu Ammal were valid.
