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Delhi HC held that under Sections 101 and 111 Evidence Act, the burden to prove good faith in a fiduciary transaction lies on the party in confidence. It cancelled a daughter’s sale deed for inadequate consideration, restoring possession to legal heirs.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that dominant parties in fiduciary relationships bear the burden of proving fairness in property transactions, especially when fraud or undue influence is alleged. The court upheld the cancellation of sale deeds obtained through coercion, reinforcing protections for illiterate and dependent individuals under property law.
The Supreme Court ruled that a plaint seeking title under a Will cannot be rejected under Order VII Rule 11 CPC merely because the funds originated from the plaintiff. The court emphasized that a fiduciary relationship must be explicitly pleaded, not inferred, and testamentary succession does not automatically override the Benami Act's bar. This sets a precedent for stricter scrutiny in benami property disputes involving inheritance claims.