widow of Kehar Singh was allotted suit land in lieu of the land left behind by her in Pakistan, in 1951 she died leaving behind two daughters who remained in possession of the suit land.
The short facts are that one Kehar Singh was the owner of the land admeasuring 280 kanals and 18 marlas situated in Village Antowali number in Pakistan , He died prior to the partition.
The trial companyrt decreed the suit holding that Section .15 1 will apply.
This led to the filing of the present suit by one Teja Singh who is the brother of Santis pre deeeased husband.
On 2nd March, 1963, Indro entered into an agreement to sell of this land in dispute, with the present appellant.
1999 2 SCR 358 The following Order of the Court was delivered In this case the respondent has number appeared inspite of service.
His widow Kirpo succeeded to his estate as owner.
In 1963, mutation on the entire land was inade in favour of Indro, the other sister.
It seems that subsequently as Indro tried to retract from the said agreement to sell, the present appellant had to file a suit for specific performance which was decreed in appellants favour.
Thereafter the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 came into force.
The appeal was also dismissed and the High Court also dismissed the appeal filed by the appellant.
She.had two daughters Santi and Indro who came to India, Smt.
Some time in 1961 one of the sister Santi died.
Heard learned companynsel for the Appellant.
Hence the present appeal by special leave.
Kirpo.
