LANDMARK CASE

V. Tulasamma v. Sesha Reddi

(1977) 3 SCC 99 · Supreme Court of India · Family law

At a glance

Citation: (1977) 3 SCC 99
Court: Supreme Court of India
Area of law: Family law
In one line: Yes. Property given in recognition of her maintenance right becomes absolute.

1 Facts

A widow was given property in lieu of maintenance with limited rights.

2 Issue

Does Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act make her full owner?

3 What the court decided

Yes. Property given in recognition of her maintenance right becomes absolute.

4 Why it matters

Expanded women's property rights.

5 Think about it

How do Sections 14(1) and 14(2) differ?

6 Analyse it yourself

Read the full judgment from an official source or a law database, then brief it in seven steps: facts, issues, arguments, decision, ratio, obiter and significance. Always check the citation before you rely on it.

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