Bharatha Matha & Anr vs R. Vijaya Renganathan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the appeal concerning the inheritance rights of children born from a live-in relationship, referencing Section 16 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court held that the High Court's conclusion, which presumed a marriage between Muthu Reddiar and Smt. Rengammal due to the lack of evidence proving her marriage to Alagarsami Reddiar, was valid. Consequently, the children from the live-in relationship were entitled to inherit Muthu Reddiar's property, affirming the High Court's decision.