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1996 Supreme(SC) 1725

M.M.PUNCHHI, K.VENKATASWAMI
Divya Dip Singh – Appellant
Versus
Ram Bachanmishra – Respondent


Judgement Key Points

Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points:

  1. The case involves a dispute over the sale of minor’s property, specifically land, and the validity of that sale (!) (!) .

  2. The appellant challenges the order of the authorities that upheld the sale, arguing that the sale by the father, who was acting as a natural guardian, was illegal because it lacked prior court permission (!) .

  3. The respondent contends that once a guardian appointed under Order XXXII Rule 3 of the Civil Procedure Code is properly discharged, the rights of the natural guardian revive, and the sale conducted by the father is valid (!) (!) .

  4. The court noted that the appointment of a guardian during the pendency of a suit does not permanently deprive the natural guardian of their rights once the guardian is discharged (!) .

  5. The sale was not challenged by the minors within the prescribed period after attaining majority, which the court interpreted as acceptance of the sale’s validity (!) (!) .

  6. The appellants had previously accepted the sale by requesting recovery of loans from the purchaser, indicating their acknowledgment of the transaction (!) .

  7. The authorities had initially found the sale to be voidable but not void, and the appellants' failure to contest the sale within the statutory period was a significant factor in the final decision (!) (!) .

  8. The court emphasized that the sale was conducted by a person acting as a natural guardian and that the proper discharge of the guardian’s role restores the natural guardian’s rights (!) .

  9. The appeal was ultimately dismissed, confirming that the sale was valid, and the authorities’ decision was upheld (!) .

  10. The case underscores the importance of timely challenges to property transactions and clarifies the legal position regarding the rights of natural guardians after their appointment is terminated (!) .

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JUDGMENT

Venkataswami, J.-This appeal by Special Leave is preferred against the judgment and order of the Patna High Court in C.W.J.C. 915/1982 dated January 21, 1983.

2. Before the High Court, the first respondent herein was the petitioner and the appellants were the contesting respondents. The 5th respondent herein, who has since died pending this appeal, was the father of the appellants (hereinafter referred as the 5th respondent for the sake of convenience).

3. The first respondent has successfully challenged before the High Court by filing the above mentioned C.W.J.C. No.915/1982 under Articles 226 and 227 of the Constitution of India, an order of the Consolidation Officer, Dumraon dated 18.10.1978 confirmed by the Appellate and Revisional Authorities concerning an extent of 40 bighas of land sold to him by the 5th respondent as guardian of the minor sons under a registered sale deed dated May 6, 1959 for a consideration of Rs. 20,000/-. Hence the present appeal.

4. Briefly stated the facts leading to the filing of this appeal are the following :-

The 5th respondent filed a title suit No. 75/1951 in the Court of Subordinate Judge, Arrah. Pending suit the appellants herein who wer








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