SANTOKH SINGH Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) This appeal, we hope, is the finale of protracted litigation, over period of forty years between two displaced persons from Pakistan, regarding transfer of an evacuee property under their occupation since August, 1947. One of them has a 'verified claim' in respect of the property left by him in Pakistan and is entitled to compensation whereas the other is a 'nonclaimant'.

(2.) The question for consideration before us is whether the claimant has the right to get whole of the property transferred to him to the exclusion of the non-claimant.

(3.) The facts necessary are as under: