In Brief
This appeal concerns a partition suit where the appellants challenged the High Court's order granting equal shares to all co-heirs, including Triza Kalyani John, who had allegedly renounced her share through a family settlement in consideration of Rs. 50,000 and gold ornaments upon her marriage and conversion. The Supreme Court held that where a co-sharer validly relinquishes her entitlement through a family settlement for consideration, other co-sharers cannot claim that relinquished share. The Court allowed the appeal, recognizing the binding nature of the family settlement.
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