NEWANNESS ALIAS MEWAJANNESSA vs SHAIKH MOHAMAD ALIAS & ORS.

The Supreme Court addressed the inheritance rights under the Mulla’s Principles of Mohammedan Law, specifically Section 61 and Section 65. The Court held that Haji Ishan Ali's estate should be divided according to the prescribed shares, affirming that Isabul Ali, as a sharer, receives 1/6th share from Sabul Hassan's estate, which is further divided between his widow and daughter. Additionally, the Court ruled that P-2, as the full sister of D-5, is entitled to the entire residue of 1/3rd share from D-5's estate, as there are no other sharers available.