The Economic Times

HUF land dispute reaches Supreme Court: One brother gets 5/16th share, other retains self-acquired properties

The Supreme Court has settled a family land dispute between two brothers, awarding one a 5/16th share in ancestral HUF properties. The court ruled that acquisitions made during joint family existence are presumed joint unless proven otherwise. The other brother retains select self-acquired lands, with the apex court upholding lower court findings.