September 24, 2012

SC :Step daughter gets right in ancestral property of step father through rights of her mother.

In an unusual case, Supreme Court today dismissed an appeal in a case where Step daughter was given share in ancestral property of Step Father.

Cousin brother had sought to deny right of Step Daughter in Step Father's ancestral property.

Three courts below granted share to mother and step daughter and rejected case of cousin brother.

Supreme Court dismissed today petition of Cousin brother. Supreme Court also show no reason why Step Daughter should not get her rights in Step Father's property.

Haresh Raichura
24/9/2012