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Natural guardianship for minors generally includes the father (for boys and unmarried girls) and the mother; grandmothers or other relatives do not automatically acquire guardianship rights, though courts may weigh their claims based on welfare considerations Nagendra Kumar Joshi, son of Gulab Chandra Joshi VS Suklal Bandhe, son of late Bisahu Das Bandhe - Chhattisgarh, KM. SANAYA SHARMA (MINOR) AND ANOTHER Vs State - Allahabad, Sucheta Bhadoriya vs Ambarish Singh - Madhya Pradesh.
Legal Principles on Illegitimacy and Property Rights
Analysis and ConclusionIllegitimate children generally do not have rights to their paternal grandfather's ancestral or paraveni property under Indian law, with inheritance rights primarily confined to self-acquired property of the parents. Custody and guardianship are determined based on the child's welfare, with courts often favoring the mother for young children and considering other factors like age and guardianship laws. While laws recognize illegitimate children, their inheritance rights are limited, and they are often excluded from collateral inheritance unless specific legal provisions or circumstances apply. Overall, the legal framework aims to protect the child's welfare but restricts their property rights based on their illegitimacy status.
In family disputes over inheritance, one common question arises: Child has no Rights in Grand Father’s Property? This issue touches on deep-rooted principles of Hindu law, balancing social legitimacy with legal protections. Under Indian Hindu law, children—particularly those born from —face significant restrictions when claiming property from grandparents. This blog post breaks down the legal framework, key judicial precedents, exceptions, and practical implications, drawing from statutes and case law. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Consult a qualified lawyer for your specific situation.
Hindu law distinguishes sharply between and children regarding property rights. An child generally does not have rights in the grandfather's property, especially ancestral or . Their inheritance is typically confined to the parents' property only. This stems from of the , which states:
Nothing contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be construed as conferring upon any child of a marriage which is null and void or which is annulled by a decree of nullity under section 12, any rights in or to the property of any person, other than the parents...
This provision creates a '' of legitimacy for such children but explicitly bars them from claiming beyond parental property. The legislative intent is clear: protect the child without disrupting ancestral lines or joint family holdings.
rulings have solidified this position. In , the Court held that children from void marriages cannot claim inheritance in ancestral , limiting them to parents' property.
The landmark Revanasiddappa case (2011) further clarified:
Children conferred legitimacy under Section 16 are restricted to rights in their parents' property only and do not inherit ancestral or grandparental property.
These judgments emphasize that prevents such children from becoming under 's ().
Additional case law reinforces: As child is not a coparcener, he can exercise his right in father's property only on his father dying . Consequently, no birthright exists in joint family or .
Ancestral/: children have no automatic rights. They are not by birth, so no share in grandfather's undivided family holdings. There is no doubt that in an of the father, child cannot claim any share.
Parents' : Limited rights upon parents' death. However, No child whether or , acquires any right by birth in the separate property or the self acquired property of its parents.
Grandfather's : Generally excluded unless willed or adopted into the family. Rights do not extend collaterally. UKKU v. HORATHALA
This framework preserves joint family integrity while safeguarding minimal parental inheritance.
While the rule is strict, exceptions exist:
Legal Adoption: If the grandfather or family adopts the child, full coparcenary rights may apply.
Legitimation via Statute: Rare, but specific laws could confer rights.
Rights: children retain claims from the father, as An child is also entitled to get from his father. So, legitimacy of birth is totally irrelevant...
: Welfare paramount. Mother often preferred for young children; father as for boys/unmarried girls, but not step-relations. In this section, the expression 'father' and 'mother' do not include a step-father and a step-mother. Courts prioritize child welfare over legitimacy.
children may share equally in father's like siblings, per post-1976 amendments, but not ancestral.
Courts consistently exclude children from '' (ancestral) property of paternal grandfather. UKKU v. HORATHALA Rights are generally limited to the child's or the property of the parents.
recognizes such children in father's property to address social anomalies, but ancestral claims remain barred.
Recent views note stigma should not deprive rights entirely, yet property limits persist. Guardianship favors mother for under-5s, with age-based considerations.
Pursue Adoption: Formal adoption can unlock ancestral rights.
Document Parentage: Prove paternity for /parental inheritance.
Will Planning: Grandparents can bequeath via will.
Court Scrutiny: Claims require strict proof; Section 16 legitimacy alone insufficient.
Families should adhere to precedents to avoid disputes.
Under Hindu law, an child typically has no rights in the grandfather’s property, confined to parents' holdings per HMA and rulings like Revanasiddappa and Jinia Keotin. Exceptions via adoption or wills offer paths forward, but ancestral coparcenary remains off-limits. While and custody protections exist, inheritance stops at parents.
This position upholds joint family traditions while providing essentials. For personalized guidance, seek expert legal counsel—laws evolve, and facts matter.
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On 11.04.2022, statement of the child was also recorded before this Court, in which, minor child – Tanishq stated that he does not want to join the company of appellant/father and wants to stay with the respondent/maternal grand father. ... after him, the mother; Provided that the custody of a minor who has not completed the age of five years shall ordinarily be with the mother; (b) in the case of an #HL_....
Armour (Perera's Edition), page 8, section 7, deals with the case of a man who had an illegitimate son. The father died first and then the grand-father. ... We would, accordingly, recommend that illegitimate children be declared to have no rights whatsoever to the paraveni property of their father, and that legitimate children or their issue should be ....
—In this section, the expression "father" and "mother" do not include a step-father and a step-mother" Section 6(a) of the said Act, therefore, preserves the right of the (b) in case of an illegitimate boy or an illegitimate unmarried girl—the mother, and after her, the father; (c)in the case of a married girl—the husband: Provided that no person shall be entitled to act as the natural guardia....
personality would be more prominent in guardianship of his father rather than in company of his maternal grand parents. ... child, as father. ... : provided that the custody of a minor who has not completed the age of five years shall ordinarily be with the mother; (b) in case of an illegitimate boy or an illegitimate unmarried girl—the mother, and after her, the father....
are not considered, merely because the personal law applicable to the minor child indicates that being an ‘illegitimate child’, she can have no rights towards inheritance or descent. ... as the father, although petitioner No.1 is the biological father of the minor child. ... Learned counsel for the petitioners has fairly brought to the notice of this Court the position ....
of their father and could only stake a claim in his self-acquired property. ... conferring legitimacy in terms of sub-section (1) on a child born from a void marriage and under sub-section (2) to a child born from a voidable marriage which has been annulled, the legislature has stipulated in subsection (3) of Section 16 that such a child will have rights to or in the property#H....
of an illegitimate boy or an illegitimate unmarried girl-the mother, and after her, the father”; 15. ... (3) Nothing contained in sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be construed as conferring upon any child of a marriage which is null and void or which is annulled by a decree of nullity under section 12, any rights in or to the property of any person, other than the parents, ... i....
this Act, such child would have been incapable of possessing or acquiring any such rights by reason of his not being the legitimate child of his parents”. ... At the time of Admission of this appeal, the following substantial questions of law were framed vide order dated 07.09.2022 :- (i) Whether an illegitimate son from a concubine is entitled to inherit the property of his father? ... ....
The law thus did not extend to confer any right at par on father of an illegitimate child as have been conferred on father of a legitimate child. ... stigma of being an illegitimate child. ... being of the minor illegitimate girl child. ... The only check on the guardians act of giving child in adoption is under Sect....
rights in the property of any person other than the parent. ... claim a right to the property which does not belong exclusively to his father. ... Lakshmiammal and others, wherein the learned Judges have held that a father can make provision of property for an illegitimate son. d. Recognition of plaintiff as family member by defendants 1, 3 to 5. 14.5. ... While conferr....
No child whether legitimate or illegitimate, acquires any right by birth in the separate property or the self acquired property of its parents. Thus they acquire no title to such property by birth. Separate or self acquired property of a member of the coparcenary or joint family cannot be the subject matter of partition amongst the member of a co-parcenary or Joint family. They do not possess any antecedent title to such property.
As illegitimate child is not a coparcener, he can exercise his right in father's property only on his father dying intestate. Consequently, such a child does not acquire any right by birth in any property, much less coparcenery or joint family property. He has no right by birth and hence, he cannot be given any share even in the property of his parents till they are alive.
There, the question is whether the child has been begotten in a sexual intercourse with the person from whom maintenance is claimed. An illegitimate child is also entitled to get maintenance from his father. So, legitimacy of birth is totally irrelevant and insignificant while considering the right of the child to get maintenance from his father. In short, legitimacy and paternity are different and distinct.
However, he has equal right like his legitimate sibling in the property of his father. 10. Section 16 was introduced by the Act No.68 of 1976 to recognise the right of an illegitimate child in the father’s property. There is no doubt that in an ancestral property of the father, illegitimate child cannot claim any share. The Legislature has taken a progressive step by introducing this section with a view to remove certain social anomalies in respect of the child born to a coup....
10. Section 16 was introduced by the Act No. 68 of 1976 to recognise the right of an illegitimate child in the father's property. The Legislature has taken a progressive step by introducing this section with a view to remove certain social anomalies in respect of the child born to a couple in the void marriage. There is no doubt that in an ancestral property of the father, illegitimate child cannot claim any share. However, he has equal right like his legitimate sibling in th....
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