CHANDRIKA SINGH (DEAD) BY LRS.&ANR vs SARJUG SINGH

The Supreme Court held that Koleshra Devi, as a maintenance holder, became the absolute owner of the property under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, and thus had the authority to execute a deed of gift. The Court found that the High Court erred in reversing the First Appellate Court's finding of fact regarding her possession of the property. The appeal was allowed, and the judgment of the High Court was set aside, affirming the validity of the gift deed executed by Koleshra Devi.