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Sathish   07 April 2025

Release deed or will for father's property

Hi, I would appreciate some help in the partition suit filed by my sister by falsely using my mother's signature. Mother came to court and admitted this in front of judge. Let me explain.

Father died intestate in 1986 with property he obtained via partition (not self- acquired) leaving behind his widow (my mother), daughter (my sister) and myself (son). I helped father in construction of ground floor and completed the construction since he died mid-way during contruction period (heart attack). I later built the house on first floor where my mother and i reside when i'm in India. Sister got married and has lived with husband from even before start of construction. Now sister has filed a partition suit under my Mother's name. Mother has never had any contact with her alleged counsel and sister was guiding and paying. False case is one issue. 

Now the issue is partition rights. Does my sister have any claim to the property or any part of it? It is difficult to prove i built property except for witnesses (circumstantial) since no receipts from 1986. Further, Sister (defandant 2) is no-show, can my mother give a release deed (registered) for her share of the property to me. Will this be valid, binding and irrevocable? I will give in writting mother can stay there as long she wants without hinderance.  Not sure what to do about sister since she is not co-operating and claims she has share. WILL from mother is another option but that can be changed and challenged i believe. Please advise best course of action. Getting different opinions and unsure. 

Multiple questions, please oblige.


Thank You.



 13 Replies

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     07 April 2025

You have queried, that,  "Does my sister have any claim to the property or any part of it?"

Ans: Of course she has a share in the intestate property left behind by your deceased father.

Multiple queries have to be dealt individually and 

You will have to consult and engage a local prudent lawyer to pursue entire case file, analyse, form strategy to contest the partition suit stated to have filed by your sister.

R.K Nanda (Advocate)     07 April 2025

Consult local lawyer for proper legal guidance. 

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     07 April 2025

Your sister has a right for her share in the property.

Your mother can very well relinquish her rights in the property in your favor.

If a suit for partition suit  is filed on behalf of your mother then your mother should appear before court and inform court that she has not filed it and it was fraudulently filed by your sister hence she can withdraw the suit 

Ramesh Chandran   07 April 2025

Your sister is entitled to a share of the property, but her claim can be contested if based on fraud. Your mother can transfer her share to you via a registered release deed, which is binding and irrevocable. A Will can be changed, so the release deed is a safer option. It’s important to consult a deed lawyer to challenge the fraudulent partition suit legally.

Sathish   08 April 2025

I thank each and everyone for the good advice. I have engaged another counsel and trying to decide on the right course of action. As recommended, a Release deed from mom seems to be the way to go after the fraudelent suit is withdrawn... maybe form a trust !?!

It is unfortunate that sister still has a share on the property i built for my mom on father's land. I was too naive back then. IF that is the case what precautions should one can take so that this does not happen (if at all possible)?

Once again, appreciate all the great replies from all of you.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate)     08 April 2025

Now what is done cannot be undone.

You may concentrate on the follow up actions as suggested.

P. Venu (Advocate)     09 April 2025

You have posted subjective and misconceived opinions than facts. Certainly, your sister has her rights in the property left interstate by the father. And she can enforce the same through the partition suit.

What do you mean by "the partition suit filed by my sister by falsely using my mother's signature"?

Is it the sister or the mother who has filed the suit? 

What is the Case No.? Which Court?

Sathish   11 April 2025

Who actually filed the suit in her name and whether my mother was fully cognizant of the suit is subject to investigation, as there were many blatant and obvious false claims in the suit. I wonder if there ever will be a investigation, as i'm not sure how the courts handle such cases. 

FYI, the order sheet states that the suit was filed without the full knowledge of the plaintiff (mother). It is also open whether i will be eligible for damages and compensations for fighting for almost 2years (lost time and money), if and when the case is withdrawn. Obviously, the 'alleged' plaintiff's (mother's) lawyer has a part in the false suit as my mother has never been contacted by her own counsel at any stage and mother has stated she has not even seen her counsel. In such cases will the court pursue any action on counsel for their collusion...

It will be in the interest of the courts to get to the bottom of this and ensure such things don't get repeated. But to me, that is secondary at this point as i want to get on with my life.

Everything i have stated are facts, as far as i know.

I appreciate everyone who took the time to reply to my query.

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate )     11 April 2025

Your statement, inter alia, that,

"......FYI, the order sheet states that the suit was filed without the full knowledge of the plaintiff (mother)..........."

is absolutely misconceived, false,  wrong and unbelievable. Please recheck / share order sheet. 

 

Sathish   14 April 2025

"...Wrong and unbelievable..." - Totally agree... but it happens.

Multiple advocates have seen the order sheet and confirmed the Judge's order. There is a call for withdrawal of suit on the next court date. There is an opinion to continue with the suit and get the judges final say in the case... In such case the judge is likely to pass the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 division. If this happens, since the property is indivisible it will likely be auctioned and leave my mother without a home to which she is attached, which i'm trying to avoid. This is the other reason why it is a false case and likely triggered by sister. It is inconceivable that mother would initiate the suit since she is currently enjoying the access to the entire property including the rental income. 

Appreciate the replies.

P. Venu (Advocate)     14 April 2025

Originally posted by : Sathish
"...Wrong and unbelievable..." - Totally agree... but it happens.Multiple advocates have seen the order sheet and confirmed the Judge's order. There is a call for withdrawal of suit on the next court date. There is an opinion to continue with the suit and get the judges final say in the case... In such case the judge is likely to pass the 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 division. If this happens, since the property is indivisible it will likely be auctioned and leave my mother without a home to which she is attached, which i'm trying to avoid. This is the other reason why it is a false case and likely triggered by sister. It is inconceivable that mother would initiate the suit since she is currently enjoying the access to the entire property including the rental income. Appreciate the replies.

We cannot solve hearsay and subjective opinions and speculations.

What prevents you from disclosing the Case particulars so that facts could be ascertained from the e-Court?

Sathish   18 April 2025

"What prevents you from disclosing the Case particulars...."

Anyone well versed in Civil law, Constitution and Privacy law will be able to give at least 5 reasons as to why Case details cannot, need not and should not be shared, especially in a public forum and that too, about a case that is on going.

If anyone wishes to be on the side of my counsel with representation, then its different. 

Enough details surrounding the Q has been provided and others have adeptly answered them.

Appreciate all the replies.

P. Venu (Advocate)     18 April 2025

No meaningful suggestion could be given unless the querists are able to provide the correct information. It has been observed in a number of cases that incorrect information is posted. In such eventuality, the information accessed through e-court would be quite helpful ascertaining the facts. The beneficiary, of course, is the querists themselves.

For instance, please visit https://www.lawyersclubindia.com/forum/recovery-of-possession-title-of-immovable-property-236831.asp?offset=1.


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