Case Law Analysis
|Punjab and Haryana High Court
Section 29 Hindu Succession Act | Escheat to State Absolute When No Heirs or Will Proven : Punjab & Haryana HC
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that property escheats absolutely to the State under Section 29 of the Hindu Succession Act when no valid will or legal heirs are established, rejecting claims based on forged documents or unproven lineage. This reinforces the State's unassailable title in the absence of legitimate succession, impacting inheritance disputes and revenue record validations.