Hindu Succession Act Section 14 Right of wife to reside in matrimonial home A widow who is entitled to maintenance, may sue for a charge on a specific portion of her husband’s estate for her maintenance and residence Concept of maintenance must include provision for food and clothing and a roof over the head These aspects were not considered by High Court while dismissing second appeal with the observation that when relationship between husband and wife is estranged wife cannot claim right of residence in the matrimonial home so as to resist a decree for possession Matter remitted to High Court
KOMALAM AMMA vs KUMARA PILLAI CA 6658/08 [ Mukundakam JJ ] [ SUPREME COURT ]