Children Born Out of Void Marriages Also Entitled to Parental Property Rights: Kerala High Court

In a significant ruling pertaining to Section 16, Hindu Marriage Act, the High Court addressed the intricate issues of legitimacy and compassionate appointments in the case of W.P.(C) No.38719 of 2016. The case revolves around the rights of children born from marriages that may be considered void, emphasizing the legal protections afforded to them under the Act. Case Background The petitioner, Sreelakshmi, sought legal redress concerning the denial of compassionate…