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1. Interpretation of Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure regarding the power of the High Court in second appeal. 2. Validity of property transactions and ownership rights. 3. Examination of evidence regarding payment of decretal amount. 4. Consideration of compromise agreement and its implications. 5. Proper constitution of appeal to the High Court. Detailed Analysis: 1. The appellant contended that the High Court of Judicature at Patna exceeded its jurisdiction by reversing factual findings made by the lower appellate Court, contrary to Section 100 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The section restricts the High Court in second appeals from questioning findings of fact supported by evidence. The appellant argued that the High Court should not have interfered with the lower court's findings. 2. The case involved the original ownership of a property, which was sold through various transactions. The validity of these transactions, including a sale deed and a deed of relinquishment, was in question. The lower courts had made findings regarding the benami nature of these transactions and the ownership rights of the parties involved. The High Court had to determine the correctness of these findings and whether the transactions were valid. 3. An essential aspect of the case was the examination of evidence concerning the payment of the decretal amount by the judgment debtors. The lower appellate Court had made findings on this issue, which were challenged in the High Court. The High Court had to assess the evidence presented and determine whether the decretal amount had indeed been paid, affecting the ownership rights and possession of the property. 4. The case also involved a compromise agreement between the parties, which was subject to scrutiny by the courts. The lower court had raised doubts about the bona fides of the compromise agreement and its implications on the legal rights of the parties. The High Court had to analyze the compromise agreement and its validity in light of the legal principles governing such settlements. 5. Lastly, a procedural issue regarding the constitution of the appeal to the High Court was raised. The composition of the appeal and the representation of the parties were questioned, particularly after the death of one of the respondents. The High Court had to determine the proper constitution of the appeal and whether it met the legal requirements for adjudication. In conclusion, the judgment involved a comprehensive analysis of legal principles, factual findings, ownership rights, evidence evaluation, and procedural aspects to determine the rightful ownership of the property in question. The High Court's decision was challenged based on various grounds, including jurisdictional limits, factual inaccuracies, and procedural irregularities, leading to a detailed examination of the case before reaching a final verdict.
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