Supreme Court of India

T. Madhava Kurup v. T.C. Madhava Kurup (d) by Lrs. and Ors.

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Reported as [2006] 3 S.C.R. 908
Bench B.P. Singh and Arun Kumar JJ.
Decided 5 April 2006

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Customary Law: Succession-In respect of 'Tavazhi' properties in the State of Kerala- After death of last female member of the 'Tavazhi'- Held: The 'Tavazhi' itself would come to an end, since in absence of a female member a 'Tavazhi' cannot be continued by male members alone-Surviving male members of the 'Tavazhi' would inherit the 'Tavazhi' properties as co-owners-Rule of survivorship would cease to operate hence last surviving male member cannot claim it as his absolute property-Consequently, suit for partition in respect of the 'Tavazhi' properties by heirs of the male member, who

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