Prudeta
Prudeta
2026 INSC 672
📌 Paras 2-3
This appeal concerns concurrent findings of the lower courts regarding land ownership. The dispute originated from a claim by the plaintiff (represented by heirs) to land owned by Sukhu Oraon, opposed by the defendants. The defendants' claim is based on a partition deed and the status of Punai as a 'ghardamad' (son-in-law living with the wife's family) of Ledura, who allegedly had no children. A key aspect is the local custom where daughters have no inheritance rights.
📌 Para 4
The core issue is the validity of Punai's status as a 'ghardamad' of Ledura Oraon and whether this, coupled with a partition deed, grants him or his successors title to the property, especially in light of local customs regarding inheritance and th
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