UMA SASHI DEVI (D) TH.LRS. vs DIBAKAR BANERJEE .

The Supreme Court addressed a property dispute between siblings regarding the inheritance of properties left by their mother, Smt. Mrinalini Devi. The Court examined the validity of a 'Will' executed by the mother in favor of the brother, which the sister contested, claiming her entitlement to a share based on Deeds of Settlement. The Court held that the Deeds of Settlement were valid and binding, thus affirming the sister's claim to the properties described in Schedules A, C, and D, while also recognizing her joint ownership of properties in Schedules B and E with her brother.