J U D G M E N T

NEENA BANSAL KRISHNA, J.

1. The present Regular First Appeal under Section 96 read with Order XLI Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (hereinafter referred to as ‘CPC’) has been preferred by the Defendant/Appellant, Dileep Singh, to set aside the Judgment and Decree dated 23.03.2026, whereby the learned District Judge has decreed the Suit of the Plaintiff/Respondent for Rs.2,05,326/- along with pendent lite and future interest @ 6% per annum from the date of institution of the Suit till the date of realization.

2. The Civil Suit bearing CS DJ 6045/2016 was filed by the Respondent/Plaintiff for Recovery of Rs.3,07,990/- along with pendent lite and future interest.

3. The facts as narrated in the Plaint, were that the Defendant, Dileep Singh is the son of the Plaintiff and grandson of Late Sh. Prabhu Nath Singh (Grandfather of the Plaintiff), who expired on 01.08.2009. During the lifetime Sh. Prabhu Nath Singh from his own funds and resources purchased property bearing No.122-B/1-B, Gautam Nagar, New Delhi, where the Defendant as well as the Plaintiffs are residing.

4. Late Sh. Prabhu Nath Singh had opened Joint Accounts in various Banks and Post office in the