Gurupad Khandappa Magdum v. Hirabai Khandappa Magdum (1978) 3 SCC 383

The Gurupad v Hirabai case interprets Explanation 1 of Section 6 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
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0:00 Introduction
0:15 Facts of the case
1:54 Trial court's judgement
2:24 High Court's judgement
3:04 Observations of Supreme Court
9:47 Interpretation of Explanation 1 of Section 6 of HSA, 1956
11:37 Conclusion