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Kerala High Court has ruled that a son has no birthright in his father's self-acquired property under Hindu law. In a February 12, 2026 judgment, the court dismissed a partition claim, affirming the father's absolute right to gift the land and the mother's Will bequeathing it to other heirs.

Son Has No Birthright in Father’s Self-Acquired Property

Kerala High Court has ruled that a son has no birthright in his father’s self-acquired property under Hindu law. In a February 12, 2026 judgment, the court dismissed a partition claim, affirming the father’s absolute right to gift the land and the mother’s Will bequeathing it to other heirs.