In Brief
A Muslim brother and sister disputed ownership of family property. The trial court dismissed the sister's partition suit, but the district judge allowed her appeal, granting her a one-third share as an heir under Muslim law. The brother appealed to the High Court, claiming the property was his self-acquired purchase. The High Court dismissed his appeal without examining the documents or hearing arguments, finding no substantial question of law. The Supreme Court allowed his special leave petition, holding that disputes over ownership based on document interpretation and succession law raise substantial questions requiring proper admission and hearing under Section 100 of the CPC. The case was remanded to the High Court for fresh consideration on merits."
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