JUPUDI VENKATA VIJAYA BHASKAR vs JUPUDI KESAVA RAO(DIED) AND 2 ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of an ante-adoption agreement under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956, specifically examining Section 17(1) of the Act. The Court held that the ante-adoption agreement (Exhibit B-16) was valid as the appellant, being a major at the time of adoption, could consent to limitations on his property rights. The judgment of the High Court was upheld, confirming that the appellant became a coparcener upon adoption and that the agreement did not contravene the Act.