Supreme Court rules: Widowed daughter-in-law can claim support

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Supreme Court rules: Widowed daughter-in-law can claim support

The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can claim maintenance from her deceased father-in-law's estate, even if her husband passed away after his death. This decision highlights that the timing of the son's death doesn't matter, and all heirs must support dependants based on their needs and the estate's size.

| Sunainaa Chadha