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november 2003

Supreme Court of India · 2003-11-05

Kashi Nath (Dead) Through Lrs vs Jaganath

Citation / case number
AIRONLINE 2003 SC 26
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Kashi Nath (Dead) Through Lrs
Respondent
Jaganath
Author
Arijit Pasayat
Bench
Doraiswamy Raju, Arijit Pasayat

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the lower courts, affirming that Kashi Nath was not the legally adopted son of Bala Bux, as per the amended issue framed regarding the ceremony of adoption. The Court emphasized the necessity of proving the formalities of adoption under Hindu law, specifically referencing the requirement of a ceremony of giving and taking. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the lower courts' decisions and the legal principles surrounding adoption in Hindu law.

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