SMT. DIPO vs WASSAN SINGH & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that property inherited from paternal ancestors is considered 'ancestral property' for male descendants but is absolute property for other relatives. In this case, Bua Singh, the last male holder, had no male issue, making the property non-ancestral for his collaterals. The Court ruled that the appellant, Smt. Dipo, was the preferential heir and entitled to a decree for the properties. The Court also emphasized that procedural rules should facilitate justice, allowing for the condonation of delay in filing appeals.