In Brief
Raja Ram, an elderly man's son, challenged a sale deed executed by his father in 1970 in favour of his brother's wife, claiming it was procured through undue influence due to the father's old age and infirmity. The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal, holding that mere old age and infirmity do not establish mental incapacity or undue influence without credible evidence. The plaintiff failed to plead specific particulars of alleged undue influence and did not rebut the presumption attaching to the registered deed. The Court emphasized that caring for elderly family members is a recognized legal duty and cannot be presumed as evidence of undue influence.
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