Sharma v. Parmar
Rajpal Sharma
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

R. Mpania

Sushma Rani
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

R. Mpania

Estate of Jagit Singh Jaswal, Deceased
Law Firm / Organization
Not Specified
Lawyer(s)

R. Mpania

Yashpal Parmar
Law Firm / Organization
Self Represented
Shree Mata Bhameshwari Durga Devi Society

Background:
Rajpal Sharma, Sushma Rani, and the Estate of Jagit Singh Jaswal sued Yashpal Parmar and the Shree Mata Bhameshwari Durga Devi Society over a property purchased in 2008. The plaintiffs claimed a two-thirds interest in the property based on a 2008 trust agreement, while Mr. Parmar argued the property was always intended for the Society’s benefit.

Key Legal Issues:

  1. Whether the property was purchased for personal investment or the Society’s benefit.
  2. The enforceability of the 2008 trust agreement.
  3. Wrongful dismissal claims by Mr. Sharma and Ms. Rani.

Court’s Findings:

  • The court ruled the property was purchased for the Society, with contributions by Mr. Sharma and others as donations. The trust agreement was deemed unenforceable as it did not reflect the contributors' oral agreement or intentions.
  • Mr. Sharma’s wrongful dismissal claim failed; his admitted sexual misconduct provided just cause for termination.
  • Ms. Rani’s wrongful dismissal claim also failed; she was deemed a volunteer rather than an employee.

Outcome and Costs:
The plaintiffs’ claims were dismissed. The court awarded costs to the defendants (Yashpal Parmar and the Society), with the exact amount subject to further submissions.

Supreme Court of British Columbia
S204296
Real estate
Defendant