Co-Owner Can Gift Undivided Share Without Consent of Other Co-Owner; Granddaughter Declared Entitled to Half Share: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark judgment clarifying that a co-owner holding an undivided share in a property has the legal right to gift that share without requiring the consent of the other co-owners. This decision provides important legal clarity on the rights of co-owners and the nature of property ownership and transfer under Indian law. Background of the Case and Dispute The case was filed by…