BHAJYA S/O SHYAMA KANBI vs GOPIKABAI AND ANR. ETC.

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 151 of the Madhya Pradesh Land Revenue Code, 1954, in conjunction with Sections 8, 15, and 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, clarifying that 'personal law' includes the Hindu Succession Act. The Court held that the plaintiff, as a daughter of the sister of the last male holder, was entitled to inherit the Bhumidari interest over the defendants, who were agnatic relatives. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the plaintiff had a superior claim to the land based on the provisions of the Hindu Succession Act.