Supreme Court of India
Salekh Chand (dead) by Lrs. v. Satya Gupta and Ors.
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In view of the aforesaid factual situation and the 8 principles of law enumerated above, the inevitable conclusion is that the appeal is sans merit, deserves dismissal, which we direct.
Judgment, page 23
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Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956/Hindu Law; Article 3(1) and (2): Adoption of sister's son by a Hindu- Validity of- Division c in property of original owner amongst his four sons/lineal descendants - His one son allegedly adopted son of his sister - Widow of adopted son allegedly sold her share in the suit property to appellants - Trial Court held the adoption as invalid - Reversed by first appellate Court - High Court held that .. ; prevalent customs did not allow adoption of sister's son - Correctness of - Held: Correct - Since adoption in question took place prior to enactrrent of
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