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Royal estates protected from succession law: Karnataka High Court

Published Saturday, August 1, 2026

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  • The Karnataka High Court ruled that Section 5(ii) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which protects certain royal estates from partition, remains valid.

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  • The Hindu

    The Hindu emphasizes the court's detailed reasoning, distinguishing between privy purses/privileges and private properties/impartible estates, highlighting the continued relevance of customary practices for succession.

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