Supreme Court of India
Chiranjilal Srilal Goenka (dead) by Lrs. v. Jasjit Singh and Ors.
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We hold that the award dated 16th June, 2000 G passed by the arbitrator holding that the will executed by Chiranjilal is inoperative and requires to be set aside and we so do.
Judgment, page 12
From the headnote
Hindu Law: Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956- Sedions 12 and 13 · Right of disposal of property by the adoptive father by will- 'Agreement to the contrary '-Meaning of -Letter written by father of the adopted child to the adoptive father- Letter making adoptive son sole inheritor of property. Adoptive father and mother given absolute right during their lifetime- Held, it is not an agreement to the contrary. Registration Act, 1908-Section 17 Compulsory registration - Adoption of child-Agreement restraining the adoptive father from disposing of the property by will-Held, agreement is
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