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Maharashtra has clarified that heirs of deceased landowners will be treated as separate units for rehabilitation benefits, overriding earlier confusion and ensuring wider eligibility.

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.
It mentions one ground from the original suit: the society's bona fide requirement for demolition and reconstruction to provide housing for members (a common redevelopment-related plea under rent laws).

75-Year-Old Retd. IAS Officer Loses Case to Evict 53-Year-Old Unemployed Son from Mumbai Bungalow

In a significant ruling, the Bombay High Court has overturned an eviction order against a 53-year-old unemployed man by his 75-year-old retired IAS father, stating the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, cannot be misused for property recovery without a genuine maintenance need. The case highlights the balance between elder welfare and family property rights.