Supreme Court of India

Shri Kishori Lal v. Mst. Chaltibai

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Reported as [1959] SUPP. 1 S.C.R. 698
Bench Syed Jaffer Imam J.
Decided 1 December 1958

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Hindu Law-Adoption, proof of-Evidence not proving adop- tion-Estoppel-Both parties knowing true facts. if doctrine applic­ able-Admissions and conduct of parties, if can prove adoption. The respondent filed a suit for declaration and possession of certaiµ properties left by her deceased husband L .. The appel­ lant contested the suit on the grounds that L had adopted him as his son six months before his death. In addition to the.oral evidence of adoption the appellant alleged that he performed the obsequies of L as such adopted son, that on the thirteenth day after the death of L he was taken

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