Supreme Court restores daughter’s equal inheritance rights, slams erroneous review.
The Supreme Court held that the High Court exceeded its review jurisdiction by reappreciating facts and reversing its earlier order. The daughter is entitled to a share as a coparcener under the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005. The preliminary decree must be amended to include her rightful share.
Court:
Supreme Court of India
Case:
Malleeswari vs. K. Suguna & Anr.
Date of Judgement:
September 8, 2025
Act:
Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005; Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Sections 114 & Order 47)