Komal & Another vs Deputy Director Of Consolidation, ...

The Supreme Court addressed the succession rights under Section 171 of the Uttar Pradesh Jamindari Abolition and Land Reforms Act, 1953, determining that the property in dispute, originally belonging to Ram Subhag, was subject to succession laws following the death of Smt. Rojhani. The Court held that if Mahadev died during Ram Subhag's lifetime, the property would be treated as self-acquired, and succession would be governed by Section 174; otherwise, it would fall under Section 171. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.