Jarnail Singh vs Bhagwati(D) Tr.Lrs.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision reversing the Trial Court's decree, affirming that the plaintiffs, as granddaughters of Kirpo, are entitled to inherit the agricultural land owned by Jagan Nath, who died issueless. The Court found that the defendants failed to prove the validity of the Will dated 17.09.1970, which they claimed bequeathed the property to them. The Court emphasized the importance of establishing familial relationships in inheritance claims under Hindu Succession Act, leading to the conclusion that the plaintiffs are rightful heirs to the property.