Widow Cannot Sell Entire Inherited Property as Karta: SC

Darubai & Anr. Vs Kamalabai & Ors. (Supreme Court of India) SC order – after the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, inheritance under Section 8 creates individual ownership rights and not coparcenary rights- The doctrine of survivorship and Karta’s power over joint family property have no application where heirs inherit as tenants-in-common.  Key Issue Involved: Nature of succession under Section 8 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 – Whether heirs inherit as tenants-in-common or as joint tenants, and whether a widow can act as Karta and alienate inherited property on grounds of leg...