Saroop Singh vs Banto & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of a gift deed executed by Indira Devi, who had only a limited life interest in the property under customary law, as per the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Court held that the gift deed was invalid since Indira Devi could not transfer absolute ownership, and thus the plaintiffs were entitled to possession of the suit property. The judgment reaffirmed the principle that a life tenant cannot convey property beyond their interest, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.