Karnataka Court Allows Temporary Injunction on Property Alienation in Bengaluru Dispute
In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru has granted a temporary injunction on property alienation in a dispute involving M.F.A. No.8736/2022 (CPC) and M.F.A. No.8587/2022 (CPC). The Honourable Mr. Justice H.P. Sandesh presided over the case, which revolved around issues of partition and property rights.
The Court observed, “Proof of the existence of a joint family does not lead to the presumption that property held by any member of the family is joint, and the burden rests upon anyone asserting that any item of property was joint to establish the fact.” This observation came in response to claims that certain properties were self-acquired by the defendants, countering the joint family status.
The case centered on M.F.A. No.8587/2022, where the appellants challenged the trial court’s order restraining them from alienating specific properties, including ones in which construction had been carried out. The appellants argued that these properties were their self-acquired ones and offered three properties as security during the trial. Respondents countered with claims of the properties being joint family assets and cited the burden of proof on the appellants.
The Court’s decision highlights the importance of demonstrating the character of property, especially when faced with claims of self-acquired status within a joint family context. The ruling emphasized that such claims require substantial proof. The Court further emphasized that parties’ conduct and the potential consequences for third parties should be considered when issuing injunctions.
The judgment raises vital legal considerations around property rights within joint families and underscores the need for rigorous evidentiary standards. The case serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding property disputes and the significant implications of such legal decisions on individuals and third parties alike.
Date of Decision: 11 August 2023
. M/S. FRONTIER SHELTERS PVT. LTD.,vs SRI K.C. MURALI KRISHNA
