Supreme Court of India
Omprakash & Ors. v. Radhacharan & Ors.
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What the Court ordered
We are of the opinion that sub-Section (1) of Section 15 of the Act would apply and not the sub-Section (2) thereof. c This is a hard case.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Hindu Succession Act, 1956: ss. 15(1) and (2) - Applicability of - Self acquired properties - Widow turned out of matrimonial house - Got education and support at parental house - Died intestate - Devolution of property - Held: Sub- c section ( 1) of s. 15 would apply and not sub-section (2) thereof - Sentiment or sympathy would not be guiding factor in determining rights of parties which are otherwise clear and unambiguous - Normal rule of succession must prevail - Interpretation of statutes. ... ~ ~ One 'N' became widow within 3 months of her marriage and was turned out of matrimonial
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