Widow acquired property after death of her husband by way of inheritance - who died before 1956 - become absolute owner of property by virtue of section 14.

Citation

2015-1-L.W. 936

2015(2) CTC 382

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

9.12.2014/S.A.No.1211 of 2006.

R.Mahadevan, J.

Alamelu & others.        ...Appellants

vs.

Lakshmi & others.       ...Respondents

Hindu Succession Act (1956), Section 14.Suit properties acquired by first defendant by way of inheritance after the death of her husband absolute owner - - She is the First defendant would acquire an absolute interest when she was in possession of the properties at the time when the Act came into force Restrictions placed under the compromise decree would have to be completely ignored. -Rights of Hindu females - 'Any property' in Section 14 - Scope of.