SINGHAL AJIT KUMAR & ANOTHER vs UJAYARSINGH AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court ruled that an illegitimate son has the status of a son under Hindu Law and is entitled to inherit his father's self-acquired property. Upon the father's death, he succeeds to half the estate, with the other half going to the widows. Following the widows' deaths, the illegitimate son is entitled to inherit their half share as well. The Court held that in the absence of legitimate heirs, the illegitimate son has a preferential claim over other reversioners to the estate of the last male holder, establishing important principles regarding inheritance rights under Hindu Law.