Smt. Ass Kaur (Deceased) By L.Rs vs Kartar Singh (Dead) By L.Rs. & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of custom in inheritance under the Hindu Women's Right to Property Act, 1937, particularly in the context of Punjab customary laws. The Court held that Raj Kaur, as a co-widow, succeeded to the estate of Relu Singh after the death of Sobhi, and her estate was converted to full ownership upon the enactment of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The ruling affirmed the lower courts' decisions regarding the rights of the parties involved, particularly the appellant's claim to succession being subordinate to that of Raj Kaur.