V. TULASAMMA & ORS. vs V. SESHA REDDI (DEAD) BY L. Rs.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 14(1) and (2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, holding that a female Hindu acquires full ownership of property possessed by her, regardless of prior limited interests established through compromise. The Court ruled that since the appellant received the properties in lieu of her maintenance rights, Section 14(1) applies, granting her absolute ownership despite the compromise's limited interest clause. The High Court's decision was overturned, affirming the appellant's right to sell the properties as full owner.