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2021 Supreme(MP) 424

IN THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH
Rajeev Kumar Shrivastav, J.
Radheshyam v. Kamla Devi and Others
Miscellaneous Petition No. 630 of 2020 (Gwalior): against the order dated 9.1.2020 passed by the First Civil Judge Class-II, Ambah, District Morena in Civil Suit No. 90A/2017; Decided on 31.7.2021

Advocates:
H.K. Shukla for petitioner; S.K. Shrivastava for respondent No. 1; R.P. Singh, Government Advocate for respondent/State

Headnote:

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(1) Hindu Succession Act, 1956 -- S. 8, Sch. 1 -- Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 -- S. 16 -- Evidence Act, 1872 -- S. 112 -- legitimacy of child -- dispute between brother and sister about inheritance of property -- petitioner denied that respondent is his real sister -- respondent filed application for DNA test -- allowed -- birth during marriage -- is conclusive proof of legitimacy -- therefore DNA testing barred -- but blood relation of sibling is challenged -- there shall be no bar under section 112 -- aforesaid fact can very well be decided by DNA test -- trial Court has not committed any error in passing impugned order -- petition dismissed. SLP (C) No. 1742 of 2004 decided on 27.4.2005, (1993) 3 SCC 418 and AIR 2012 Del. 151 referred to. [Paras 6 to 9]

(2) Stamp Act, 1899 -- S. 47A (2) and 47A (3) -- M.P. Stamp (Prevention of Undervaluation of Instruments) Rules, 1975 -- Rr. 3-A and 3-B -- determination of market value -- according to rules 3-A and 3-B, market value mentioned in instrument should be accepted -- market value cannot be determined merely on basis of audit report -- determination of market value by Collector of Stamps -- void and without jurisdiction -- set aside. [Para 9]

ORDER

1. This petition is preferred under Article 227 of the Constitution of India against the order dated 9.1.2020 (Annexure P/1) passed by First Civil Judge Class-2, Ambah, District Morena in Case No. 90A/2017 RCS, whereby the application filed by the respondent No.1 under section 151 CPC for carrying out DNA test of defendant Kamla Devi and petitioner/plaintiff has been allowed.

2. The facts of the case in nutshell are that a suit for title declaration and permanent injunction has been filed by the petitioner/plaintiff against the respondents/ defendants in respect of agricultural land situated in village Barbai Tahsil Porsa, District Morena. The land bearing survey No. 869/2062 is under absolute ownership and possession of the petitioner. The petitioner's family tree has been given in para 2 of the plaint. The respondent No.1 is not the family member of plaintiff, therefore, no share can be given to respondent Radheshyam v. Kamla Devi & Others Kamla Devi. Some Bhu-mafia persons of the village filed an appeal before the Sub-Divisional Officer, Ambah showing respondent No.1-Kamla Devi to be daughter of Betal Singh while Betal Singh has no legal heirs and in fact Kamla Devi is daughter of Hubbalal, who has died. The Sub-Divisional Officer, Ambah allowed the appeal by order dated 25.10.2017 and held that Kamla Devi is the daughter of Betal Singh having 1/3rd share in the property. The said order dated 25.10.2017 was challenged before the Commissioner, Chambal Division, Morena. Since during the aforesaid period respondent No.1-Kamla Devi was trying to sell out the property, therefore, the suit has been filed for restraining them not to alienate the property and also to declare the petitioner/plaintiff to be the owner of ½ share and also for declaring the order of Sub-Divisional Officer Ambah dated 25.10.2016 to be null and void. The respondent No.1 filed her written statement claiming herself to be the daughter of Betal Singh. The trial Court framed the issues and fixed the case for recording of evidence. The respondent No.1 filed an application under section 151 CPC with the prayer that the DNA test of defendant Kamla Devi and plaintiff be carried out. The said application has been opposed by the petitioner on the ground that as per resolution of Village Panchayat, plaintiff is the son of Betal Singh, and the defendant No.1 had not raised any objection. Moreover, DNA test is not the conclusive evidence and the respondent No.1 is bound to prove her case through evidence. Despite, the trial Court has allowed the said application by the order impugned. Being aggrieved by the impugned order, the petitioner has preferred the present petition.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the order impugned is perverse and against the provisions of law. It is further submitted that in the light of the judgment passed in Shri Banarsi Dass v. Mr. Teeku Dutta and another (S.L.P.(C) No. 17427 of 2004, decided on 27.4.2005), wherein earlier judgment in Gautam Kandu vs. State of West Bengal and another (1993) 3 SCC 418 was relied on, no order could be passed for conducting DNA test. Hence, learned counsel for the petitioner prays to set aside the impugned order Annexure P/1.

4. Per contra, learned counsel for the respondents have opposed the petition and submitted that the present case speaks of 'inheritance of property'. The petitioner is denying the fact that respondent Kamla Devi is the member of his family despite the fact that Kamla Devi is his real sister. Therefore, prays for dismissal of the present petition. Learned counsel for the respondents have placed reliance on Rohit Shekhar v. Narayan Datt Tiwari, AIR 2012 DELHI 151.

5. Heard learned counsel for the parties and perused the available record.

6. Present matter relates to inheritance of property of Hindu Undivided Family and dispute is alleged to be between brother and sister. Petitioner Radheshyam has denied the fact that respondent Kamla Devi is his real sister.

7. Ho

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