The Economic Times

Kartas property not treated as HUF asset if he can prove it was acquired from personal income without use of ancestral assets

The Supreme Court of India has clarified property division rules for Hindu Undivided Families. A Karta's property is considered self-acquired if proven to be from personal income, not ancestral assets. This ruling emphasizes the need for clear evidence to distinguish between joint family and individual property. The court stressed a realistic appraisal of evidence in such cases.