MST. KARTAR KAUR vs AJMER SINGH

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the lower courts, affirming that the appellant, a widow, was not entitled to inherit property in the presence of her son, as per the prevailing custom. The Court noted that the Hindu Women's Right to Property Act, 1937 was not applicable in the region where the property was located. The Court also found that the appellant failed to establish adverse possession, as mere possession does not equate to ownership without evidence of adverse nature. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's ruling on ownership and limitation issues.