Property News: Find out when children cannot claim their father's property; a must-read High Court ruling

Property Update: Do you believe you have a birthright to your father's property? If so, take note: the Karnataka High Court has clarified that this is not necessarily the case. Here are the details.

Property Update: Disputes over property within families are common these days. Many people assume they acquire a right to their father's property the moment they are born, but in reality, this is not always true. There are instances where children cannot claim their father's property; therefore, it is important to be informed. A recent case from Karnataka highlights this, with the High Court clarifying that children do not automatically acquire a right to their father's property simply by virtue of birth.

What is the case about?

The case involves a daughter who sought a share in the property her father had inherited from her grandfather. She argued that she had a birthright to her father's property. However, the court found that the property did not actually belong to the father; rather, it had been purchased by the grandfather using his own earnings. Although the property was later transferred to the father's name, its legal nature remained unchanged. Consequently, the daughter was denied a share in the property based on the claim of birthright.

When do children not get a share in the property?