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Laxmibai (dead) Thr. Lrs. & Anr. v. Bhagwantbuva (dead) Thr. Lrs. & Ors.

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Reported as [2013] 1 S.C.R. 632
Decided 29 January 2013

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Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956: c s.16 read with ss.10 and 11 - Adoption of male child by a female - Adoption deed got registered - Presumption of a valid adoption - Held: If there is a registered adoption deed, there is a presumption uls 16 to the effect that the adoption has been made in compliance with the provisions of the Act until and unless such presumption is disproved - Burden to rebut the presumption lies on the person who challenges such adoption - In the instant case, defendants/respondents never made any attempt whatsoever, to rebut the presumption. ss. 10 and 11 read

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