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The Chhattisgarh High Court affirmed that a partition effected in 1970 and the self-acquired nature of Schedule C property barred a subsequent partition suit, reinforcing that partition cannot be presumed and self-acquired assets remain outside the joint family estate.
Madras High Court reaffirms that in partition suits, the claimant must prove self-acquired property with documentary evidence, not just assertions. The ruling also restricts the scope of additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC, impacting co-owners and legal heirs in property disputes.
Orissa High Court affirms that a senior citizen's self-acquired property cannot be claimed by children; eviction is lawful when mental and physical abuse is alleged.
Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that property inherited under Section 8 HSA 1956 becomes self-acquired; partition before 2005 is valid and not subject to 2005 amendment's coparcenary rights.