P&H: Sets Aside Pre‑Emption Decrees, Calls Co‑Sharer Decree “Calculated Device”.

Revenue entries — Decree never reflected in revenue record - Circumstance that decree was never reflected in revenue record reinforces the inference of collusion, as a genuine settlement would ordinarily be sanctioned and incorporated in Jamabandi. (Para 39) Pre-emption — Person who acquires status of co‑sharer through a collusive arrangement cannot invoke equitable jurisdiction relating to pre-emption so as to unsettle a prior lawful transaction. (Para 47) Punjab Pre-emption Act, Ss.19, 20, 21 - Pre-emption —  Co-sharer u/s 19