MAGHI RAM Vs. KAUSHALYA DEVI

JUDGEMENT

(1.) Pre-deceased son's widow of Maghi Ram, namely, Smt. Kaushalya Devi, filed a suit for dissolution of joint Hindu family firm M/s Maghi Ram and Sons, Commission Agents, Shop No. 37, New Grain Market, Nabha and for settlement of accounts in the court of Sub Judge 1st Class, Nabha, Along with the suit, an application for appointment of a Receiver was also moved. The trial Judge appointed Shri B.S. Juneja, Advocate, as a Receiver to take possession of account books, property and other assets of the joint Hindu family firm, vide order dated October 21, 1988. This order was challenged in appeal before the Additional District Judge, Patiala, who disposed of the same by order dated October 31, 1988, observing thus :-

(2.) Now the question arises to whom the keys of the shop, which is lying vacant, be handed over. Inventory of goods and articles lying in the shop has already been prepared. Keeping in view of the totality of circumstances, I direct that the keys of the shop be handed over to Smt. Kaushalya Devi, revision petitioners. The claim with regard to the shop will be adjudicated upon in an appropriate proceeding by the competent Court. C.M. is disposed of accordingly.