Saheb Reddy vs Sharanappa & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the trial court's decision regarding the partition of family property, emphasizing that under Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the female heirs of the deceased, Shri Sharnappa Gaded, became absolute owners of their respective shares upon his intestate death in 1957. The Court ruled that the registered adoption deed dated 9.2.1971 was null and void due to lack of proper execution and ceremony, affirming the plaintiff's right to his share. The High Court's reversal of the trial court's decree was set aside, restoring the original judgment favoring the plaintiff.