J U D G M E N T

SANJAY KAROL, J.

1. This appeal is directed against the judgment and order of the High Court of Judicature at Madras dated 22nd April, 2009 passed in S.A.No.10 of 2005. The judgment impugned in turn was passed in a first appeal preferred against judgment and decree dated 3rd December, 2003 passed by the Additional District Court-cum-Chief Judicial Magistrate, Fast Track Court No.V, Chengalpattu in A.S.No.35 of 2001 which confirmed the judgment and decree Signature Not Vderifiaedted 13th September, 2001 of the Subordinate Judge, Tiruvallur in O.S.No.89 Digitally signed by Dr. Naveen Rawal Date: 2024.11.14 Reason: of 1995.

2. The brief facts, putting the controversy in context are :-

2.1 One Balu Reddy, was survived by his three sons viz., Venkatarama

1 2 Reddy, Venkata Reddy @ Pakki Reddy and Chenga Reddy . They enjoyed the property in question as coparceners to Hindu joint family property. The first of the three siblings, Venkatarama Reddy died leaving behind his son Markandeya Reddy as legal heir; the second, Venkata Reddy @ Pakki Reddy died leaving behind his daughter Govindammal as legal heir; and the third brother Chenga Reddy died issueless, with each of them having