Can a younger brother claim a share in the family property if it was registered solely in his elder brother’s name when they were both minors after their father’s passing?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

Can a younger brother claim a share in the family property if it was registered solely in his elder brother’s name when they were both minors after their father’s passing?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Yes, under Indian law, a younger brother can claim a share in the family property even if it was registered solely in his elder brother’s name while they were minors. This is because a minor cannot enter into a legally binding contract, and the property is considered to be held in trust for all the legal heirs.

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