You're a joint owner of a property with seven others, and four have gifted their shares to you, making you one of four owners. One co-owner wants to buy the entire property, offering market value but insisting on a gift deed for registration. This raises concerns about the safety of this process compared to a partition suit. You can continue residing in the property during a partition case, and other co-owners cannot force you out without a court order. It's important to clarify whether you intend to sell your portion or initiate a partition.