Supreme Court of India

G. Rama v. T.G. Seshagiri Rao (d) by Lrs.

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Reported as [2008] 10 S.C.R. 152
Decided 7 July 2008
Status Distinguished

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From the headnote

Hindu Succession Act, 1956 - s. 14( 1) and 14(2) - Appli- cability of s. 14(1) d?pend on the nature of the right acquired by Hindu female - If she takes it as an heir under the Act, she takes it absolutely - If while getting possession of property after the Act under a devise, gift or other transaction, any re­ striction is placed on her right, the restriction will have play in view of s. 14(2) of the Act - On facts, no evidence Jed to show that widow of son was in possession of property in lieu of main­ tenance, hence she cannot claim to be absolute owner of the property T.fle suit property

Where later benches applied it

Of those, 1 not applicable

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