statement and counter-claim by taking the plea of non-maintainability of suit, much less, concealment of certain facts as well as for want of cause of action. It was averred that the factum of the ownership of the land was not denied, but it was averred that actually father of the defendant, namely, Gurbachan Singh @ Doda @ Bhantha, was adopted son of Bhagtu and Bhagtu married with mother of Gurbachan Singh @ Doda @ Bhantha, who was widow, namely, Chinti Devi. The plaintiff Girdhari Lal. was born to Chinti Devi out of wedlock with Bhagtu. Gurbachan died on 07.09.1994, whereas Chinti Devi died on 18.01.1981. Bhagtu died on 14.02.1974. After the death, the property was inherited by Chinti Devi as widow, Gurbachan @ Doda @ Bhantha as son and Girdhari Lal, plaintiff, as son to the extent of 1/3rd share each and after death of Chinti Devi, the plaintiff and Gurbachan Singh inherited her share as sons and became the owner to he extent of ½ share. Mutation No.7008 was stated to be illegal, null and void. The defendants in counter-claim stated that they were joint owners to the extent of half share of the land measuring 4 marals, comprised in Khewat No.899 Khatoni No.1071 bearing Khasra No.922 and reiterated the averments referred to while rebutting the pleadings in the plaint.
