Supreme Court of India
Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma
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In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, we are clearly of the opinion that “any widow of the son” of a deceased Hindu is a dependant within the meaning of Section 21 (vii) of the Act and is entitled to claim maintenance under Section 22 of the Act.
Judgment, page 9
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration Whether a daughter-in-law, who becomes a widow after the death of her father-in-law, is a dependant upon the estate of the father- in-law, and entitled to claim maintenance from his estate. Headnotes† Hindu Adoptions & Maintenance Act, 1956 – Chapter III, ss.18 to 28 – Maintenance – Widow daughter-in-law – daughter- in-law became widow after death of her father-in-law – She is dependent upon the estate of father-in-law – Whether she is entitled to claim maintenance from her father-in-law’s estate – Whether the words “any widow of his son” would mean “widow of his
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