SUDISH PRASAD vs BABUI JONHIA @ MANORMA DEVI .

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Patna High Court, affirming that the plaintiff-respondent became the absolute owner of the suit properties as per the principles of inheritance under Hindu law. The Court noted that Sukai Mahto, the last male holder, died leaving behind his widow and daughter, and that the widow's remarriage did not affect the daughter's inheritance rights. The Court emphasized that the actions of the guardian, Bal Kishun Mahto, were not valid as they were executed without consideration and while Sukai Mahto was still a minor, thus reinforcing the plaintiff's claim to the property.