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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
B.P.ROUTRAY
Gouranga Chandra Mohanty – Appellant
Versus
Saraswati Mohapatra (since dead) through L.Rs. – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. background of the case involving property titles. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. claims of illegal transaction and property dispute. (Para 4 , 5) |
| 3. issues framed for adjudication of the dispute. (Para 6 , 7) |
| 4. arguments regarding the rejection of trial court findings. (Para 9 , 10) |
| 5. debate over validity and necessity for probate of wills. (Para 11 , 12) |
| 6. understanding the nature of wills and gifts according to law. (Para 14 , 15 , 16) |
| 7. analysis of evidence regarding acceptance and possession. (Para 17 , 21 , 25) |
| 8. burden of proof in establishing a valid gift or will. (Para 19 , 20 , 24) |
| 9. limitation issues affecting the challenge of wills. (Para 26 , 27) |
| 10. final order of the court. (Para 28) |
JUDGMENT :
1. Present appeal is directed assailing order 12th April 2007 passed in T.S.No.2/6 of 2007-97 by the learned Ad-hoc Addl. District Judge (Fast Track), Champua.
“The plaintiff, therefore, prays:-
b) the defendants be permanently injuncted not to interfere with the possession of the plaintiff over the estate of her father, Pranaballav Das in alternative if plaintiff is found to be dispossessed in the mean time, recovery of possession of the suit land;
d) any other relief or relie
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