Elderly Mother Granted Lifetime Stay Rights, Gift Deed in Favour of Son Upheld: Calcutta High Court
The Calcutta High Court on March 24, 2026 delivered an important judgment balancing property rights and senior citizen welfare in the case of Smt. Niva Basu versus Sri Avishek Basu and others. The Court upheld the validity of a gift deed executed in favour of the son while simultaneously ensuring the elderly mother’s right to residence, maintenance, and dignity. Background of the Case The dispute arose when Smt. Niva Basu,…
