Inheritance Isn’t a Birthright When a Valid Will Exists: SC

Parvathi Nairthi (Dead) And Ors. Vs Laxmi Nairthy (Dead) Through Lrs. And Ors. (Supreme Court of India) Inheritance Isn’t a Birthright When a Valid Will Exists: Will Power Beats Bloodline: Supreme Court Upholds Sister’s Inheritance Despite Wife & Children’s Challenge In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court in Parvathi Nairthi (Dead) & Ors. vs. Laxmi Nairthy (Dead) Through LRs. & Ors. upheld the validity of a Will executed by a Chartered Accountant in favour of his sister, rejecting the challenge mounted by his wife and children. The Court reaffirmed that mere exclusion of ...