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Property in wifes name? Ownership cant be challenged without proof of family funds

The Orissa High Court upheld a mother's right to evict her son and daughter-in-law from her self-acquired house. The court ruled that property solely in a woman's name is her absolute property, as per Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, unless joint family funding is clearly proven. The son's claim of joint ownership failed due to lack of evidence.

18 Mar 2026 2:07 pm