Can Widowed Daughter-in-Law Claim Maintenance From deceased Father-in-Law? Supreme Court Judgement

Описание: Can a widowed daughter-in-law claim maintenance from her deceased father-in-law’s property even when a Will exists?
The Supreme Court of India has answered this clearly in
Kanchana Rai vs Geeta Sharma, 2026 INSC 54.

In this video, we break down the Supreme Court judgment in Kanchana Rai vs Geeta Sharma (2026 INSC 54), where the Court examined whether a widowed daughter-in-law is entitled to claim maintenance from the estate of her deceased father-in-law, even though the entire property had already been bequeathed through a registered Will.

Issues explained in simple terms:
Does a Will override maintenance rights under Hindu law?
What is the difference between ownership of property and maintenance obligation?
Can maintenance be claimed when the estate consists only of immovable property (plot/house)?

How courts actually ensure payment of maintenance in such cases
Why maintenance is treated as a charge on the estate, not a share in the property The judgment is analysed under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, with practical examples and without unnecessary legal jargon.

Useful for:
Law students (LLB / Judiciary / CLAT PG)
Practising advocates
Anyone dealing with Wills, inheritance, or family property disputes

Case discussed:
Kanchana Rai vs Geeta Sharma, 2026 INSC 54 (Supreme Court of India)

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