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Allahabad HC: Child adopted by widow inherits deceased husband’s property
Allahabad HC: Child adopted by widow inherits deceased husband’s property
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a son adopted by a widow after her husband's death is legally considered the adopted son of the deceased husband and inherits his property. Justice…
The Story in Brief
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a son adopted by a widow after her husband's death is legally considered the adopted son of the deceased husband and inherits his property. Justice Chandra Kumar Rai, relying on the 1966 judgment Subhash Misir v. Thagai Misir, held that the adoption relates back to the husband, granting inheritance rights to the child. The court clarified that a widow's adoption is valid and the adopted child cannot be denied a share in her deceased husband's estate.
The Indian Opinion
Some may wonder why a basic legal principle needs reiteration. The High Court's ruling, however, shuts down attempts to question a widow's right to adopt after her husband's death or to treat her adopted child as inferior. This is welcome in a society where widows often face stigma. The real test will be whether lower courts and revenue authorities apply this consistently without harassment.
Source: livelaw.in
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