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Bhagat Ram v Teja Singh Case: Judgement

• The Bhagat Ram v Teja Singh Case highlights the interpretation of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
• Section 15(1) of the Act deals with the properties of a female Hindu dying intestate.
• Sub-section (2) of Section 15 provides exceptions to the general rules laid out in sub-section (1).
• Properties inherited by a female Hindu from her father or mother are excluded from the purview of sub-section (1) under Section 15(2)(a).
• Two categories of properties exist: those covered by sub-section (1) and those excluded by sub-section (2), i.e., properties inherited from parents.
• Section 16 specifies the class entitled to succeed the property of a Hindu female dying intestate.
• When both Indro and Santi inherited property from their mother, the succession falls under sub-section (2) of Section 15.
• The judgment criticized the lower courts for incorrectly deciding the devolution of the property.
• The appeal in the case was allowed, overturning the decisions of the High Court and lower courts.

Bhagat Ram v Teja Singh Case Summary

• Court case involving Bhagat Ram and Teja Singh
• Interpretation of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956
• Clarification of Section 15, sub-sections (1) and (2)
• Sub-section (1) applies to general properties of a female Hindu dying intestate
• Sub-section (2) excludes properties inherited from parents
• Criticism of lower courts for incorrect property devolution determination
• Ruling in favor of the appellant, Bhagat Ram
• Appeal allowed, judgments of lower courts set aside
• Appellant to bear their own costs