Ningegowda v. S C Doddachannegowda
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RSA 53/2020, NC: 2026:KHC:33836, High Court of Karnataka at Bengaluru, decided 06.07.2026 by Justice V Srishananda (oral judgment): plaintiff Ningegowda versus 32 respondents led by S C Doddachannegowda, the original defendants. Suit O.S.294/2004 (Mandya) for declaration and injunction claiming ancestral/partition title over Sy.No.61/2, Shambunahalli Village, Dudda Hobli, Mandya Taluk; suit dismissed for lack of documentary title proof and affirmed in R.A.68/2012 (dismissed 30.07.2018). Themes: revenue records not accepted as title deeds; rival-title defence without framing issues; unproved defendant documents; burden of proof and S.101 Indian Evidence Act; DW admissions; Order XLI Rule 31 CPC compliance; scope of S.100 CPC invoked to decline admission; appeal dismissed. Exhibits referenced: Ex.P1/P2 endorsements (05.05.2001 / 01.04.2002), Ex.P4 encumbrance certificate 01.04.1950–31.03.1963, Ex.D3 sale deed dated 20.11.1972.