It was also proved through his evidence that Ranjit Singh had paid the amount in three instalments one in the year 1975, other in December, 1976 and the third one in December, 1977.
One payment was also made by Baljit Singh and final payment was made by the appellant himself on December 18, 1979.
In view of the specific evidence of Gurdial Singh, clerk of the Bank, it is obvious that the entire loan was discharged by the appellant himself.
It is number the case of the appellant that he had advanced the money to the respondent for discharge and on his behalf, the appellant had paid the debt to the Bank.
In his suit for declaration and injunction, the Trial Court decreed the suit, but on appeal, it was reversed.
The High Court of Punjab and Haryana in Second Appeal No.600/95 on March 15, 1995 companyfirmed the same.
The admitted facts are that the appellant being the owner, had sold the property to the respondent.
The appellant had paid three installments, as evidenced by the statement of Gurdial Singh, the clerk of the Primary Agricultural Bank, Hoshiarpur.
By the date of the sale, admittedly, it was subject to hypothecation with a bank for a sum of Rs.5,OOO that the respondent had to discharge.
The appellant admittedly is the original owner of an extent of 18 canals and marlas of land.
We have heard companynsel on both sides.
Leave granted.
