1 Answer
In your case, although you currently have a procedural advantage due to the defendants’ failure to file a Written Statement within the prescribed time under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, your substantive claim has certain weaknesses that need careful handling. Since the entire 2 Kanal land is registered in Manisha Devi’s name, legal title prima facie vests with her, and your claim based on contribution of funds may face restrictions under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 unless it falls within recognized exceptions. Additionally, your assertion of ownership over the entire land contradicts your earlier position of shared contribution, which may affect credibility. The police station settlement also lacks strong enforceability as it is neither registered nor signed by the title holder. Strategically, you should consider seeking relief limited to your 1 Kanal share and simultaneously move an application to close the defendants’ right to file their Written Statement, thereby strengthening your position procedurally while correcting substantive risks.