Subhan Rao & Anr vs Parvathi Bai & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed whether Smt. Sundrabai, granted rights to certain lands for maintenance under a deed, became the full owner of those lands under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. The Court held that the maintenance deed did not confer full ownership but merely a right to enjoy the property for maintenance, thus the sale deeds executed by her were invalid. The appeal against the Karnataka High Court's judgment was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision.