JUDGMENT :

Prayer: This Civil Suit is filed under Order VII Rule 1 of CPC and under Order IV Rule 1 of Original Side Rules, for declaration and permanent injunction.

1. This Civil Suit is filed by the plaintiff for a) declaring that the plaintiff is the absolute owner of the suit property as per registered settlement deed (gift) dated 31.7.1986, subject to the life interest of the first defendant as per the recitals in the settlement deed dated 31.7.1986; b) granting a permanent injunction restraining the defendants or any persons claiming right, interest or title under them from dealing with the property in any manner c) granting the cost of the suit.

2. The case of the plaintiff as seen from the plaint is that he is son of first defendant and her husband Late R.N. Hanumantha Rao. Later (i.e.) on 17.02.2009, said R.N. Hanumantha Rao died leaving behind his wife (i.e.) first defendant, sons and daughters. According to plaintiff, Late R.N. Hanumantha Rao and his wife, first defendant had executed a registered settlement deed (gift) dated 31.07.1986 in favour of plaintiff in respect of suit property, but retaining the right of enjoyment of residence and rental income for their life. Fur