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Revana Siddappa & Another (2011 SCC 1) - The Supreme Court emphasized that courts should interpret socially beneficial legislation flexibly, recognizing that strict literal interpretation may not serve the legislation's purpose. The case involved issues of property rights and inheritance among family members, affirming that rights of heirs are protected and that courts can pass decrees for partition to prevent multiple suits and ensure justice S. K. P. Subramaniam VS S. K. Chinnarsaj (Deceased) - Current Civil Cases, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Waleshan Bahadur VS Princess Manolya Jah - Andhra Pradesh, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Waleshan Bahadur VS Princess Manolya Jah - Current Civil Cases, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Waleshan Bahadur, Prince Mukkaram Jah Bahadur, H.E.H. The Nizam VIII of Hyderabad rep. by his Special Power of Attorney Holder Mir Hasan Ali vs Princess Manolya Jah - Telangana, Smt.Ediga Sarabhamma and 2 others vs E.Venkatesh Goud - Telangana.
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Legal Principles on Property and Family Rights - The judgment clarified that in cases involving family property, especially under Hindu laws, rights are to be understood broadly, and courts should uphold equitable distribution. The case also touched upon the importance of considering the context and purpose of legislation rather than rigidly adhering to literal wording Pandurangappa, S/O Patel Rangappa, Since Dead By His Lrs. VS N. B. Dodda Rangappa, S/O Patel Rangappa, Since Dead By His Lrs. - Karnataka, Smt.Ediga Sarabhamma and 2 others vs E.Venkatesh Goud - Telangana.
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Broader Judicial Approach - The decision underscores a judicial approach that favors a pragmatic and purposive interpretation of laws related to inheritance, marriage, and property rights, especially in socially sensitive contexts. This approach aims to prevent multiplicity of suits and to uphold the rights of all legal heirs, including those on par with the plaintiffs Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Waleshan Bahadur VS Princess Manolya Jah - Current Civil Cases, Nawab Mir Barkat Ali Khan Waleshan Bahadur, Prince Mukkaram Jah Bahadur, H.E.H. The Nizam VIII of Hyderabad rep. by his Special Power of Attorney Holder Mir Hasan Ali vs Princess Manolya Jah - Telangana.
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Specific Family Law Insights - The case involved issues of marriage, inheritance, and property rights within Hindu families, highlighting that courts recognize the rights of children and heirs regardless of their knowledge or consent of their parents’ actions, and that property rights are protected under the law Pandurangappa, S/O Patel Rangappa, Since Dead By His Lrs. VS N. B. Dodda Rangappa, S/O Patel Rangappa, Since Dead By His Lrs. - Karnataka, Smt.Ediga Sarabhamma and 2 others vs E.Venkatesh Goud - Telangana.
Analysis and Conclusion:
The Supreme Court in Revana Siddappa & Another (2011) reinforced the principle that legislation related to social welfare, inheritance, and family rights must be interpreted with flexibility to serve their intended purpose. Courts are encouraged to adopt a broad, purposive approach to ensure justice, uphold the rights of heirs, and prevent unnecessary litigation. This case remains a significant reference for understanding the judicial stance on property rights, inheritance, and the interpretation of social legislation in Hindu law contexts.
Search Results for "Revana Siddappa and Another"
• India - Current Civil Cases
R.SUBRAMANIAN
The learned counsel appearing for the appellants would also invite my attention to the judgment of the Honourable Supreme Court in Revana Siddappa & another (2011 (11) SCC 1) v.
2017 0 Supreme(Mad) 4 • India - Madras
R.SUBRAMANIAN
The learned counsel appearing for the appellants would also invite my attention to the judgment of the Honourable Supreme Court in Revana Siddappa & another vs.
2023 0 Supreme(Kar) 401 • India - Karnataka
N. S. SANJAY GOWDA
She submitted that since the question of import of sub-section (3) of Section 16 of the Act had been referred to a Larger Bench of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Revana siddappa and another vs. ... She also sought to place reliance on the decision rendered in Bharatha Matha and another vs. ... He stated that his father Patel Rangappa, without the knowledge and consent of Chikkamma, had married another lady called Sannamma, through whom, Patel Rangappa had four children namely defendants 1 to 4. ... It was....
2024 Supreme(Online)(Tel) 35072 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
G.RADHA RANI, J
Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and as per the judgment of the Hon’ble Apex Court in Revana Siddappa & Another Vs Mallikarjun & Ors., a href="./.. ... Sanjeev Builders Private Limited and Another, Civil Appeal No. 5909 of 2022 dated 01.09.2022, the position of law has been explained as under: “70. ….. ... Therefore in the instant case, nothing prevented the Court to pass a decree for partition, in order to avoid another suit for partition and to give relief to the party in conformity with the right he had esta....
2018 0 Supreme(AP) 137 • India - Andhra Pradesh
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, N.BALAYOGI
In the case of REVANA SIDDAPPA AND ANOTHER Vs. MALLIKARJUN AND OTHERS {(2011)11 SCC 1} the Apex Court held that it is well known that the Court cannot interpret a socially beneficial legislation on the basis as if the words therein are cast in stone. ... In another decision in ROMILA JAIDEV vs. ... Respondent-wife also filed another petition asking for maintenance of herself under section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. ... The house to be purchased by the trustees will be with the a....
• India - Current Civil Cases
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, N.BALAYOGI
In the case of Revana Siddappa and Another vs. Mallikarjun and Others {(2011)11 SCC 1} the Apex Court held that it is well known that the Court cannot interpret a socially beneficial legislation on the basis as if the words therein are cast in stone. ... In another decision in Romila Jaidev vs. ... Respondent-wife also filed another petition asking for maintenance of herself under section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. ... The house to be purchased by the trustees will be with the a....
2018 Supreme(Online)(Tel) 4374 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT FOR THE STATE OF TELANGANA AT HYDERABAD
SURESH KUMAR KAIT, N. BALAYOGI, JJ
In the case of REVANA SIDDAPPA AND ANOTHER Vs. MALLIKARJUN AND OTHERS {(2011)11 SCC 1} the Apex Court held that it is well known that the Court cannot interpret a socially beneficial legislation on the basis as if the words therein are cast in stone. ... In another decision in ROMILA JAIDEV vs. ... Respondent-wife also filed another petition asking for maintenance of herself under section 18 of the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956. ... The house to be purchased by the trustees will be with the a....
2024 Supreme(Online)(TEL) 3359 • India - High Court of Telangana
G.RADHA RANI, J
In view of Section 16(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and as per the judgment of the Hon’ble Apex Court in Revana Siddappa & Another Vs Mallikarjun & Ors. 9 held that defendants 2 to 7 were on par with the plaintiffs and were entitled to all the rights in properties of their parents ... Sanjeev Builders Private Limited and Another, Civil Appeal No. 5909 of 2022 dated 01.09.2022, the position of law has been explained as under: “70. ….. ... Therefore in the instant case, nothing prevented the Court to p....
2013 0 Supreme(HP) 478 • India - Himachal Pradesh
DHARAM CHAND CHAUDHARY
The judgment of the Orissa High Court in Revana Siddappa versus State of Orissa, 2011 Cri.L.J. 1675, is also distinguishable on facts. ... State Electricity Board after rescission of the earlier contract to execute the aforesaid work with some another Company M/s S.S.J.V, Project Pvt. Ltd. ... Shimla filed by complainant M/s Hydro Construction Power through its Manager Shri Megh Singh Thakur and another by accused Naresh Kumar in FIR No. 60/12 dated 26.06.2012 under Sections 451, 379, 506 read with Section 34 of Indian P....
2013 0 Supreme(HP) 477 • India - Himachal Pradesh
Dharam Chand Chaudhary
The judgment of the Orissa High Court in Revana Siddappa versus State of Orissa, 2011 Cri.L.J. 1675, is also distinguishable on facts. ... 6. ... State Electricity Board after rescission of the earlier contract to execute the aforesaid work with some another Company M/s S.S.J.V, Project Pvt. Ltd. ... Shimla filed by complainant M/s Hydro Construction Power through its Manager Shri Megh Singh Thakur and another by accused Naresh Kumar in FIR No. 60/12 dated 26.06.2012 under Sections 451, 379, 506 read with Section 34 of I....
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