My father received our ancestral home from my grandfather through his will. He’s upset with my wife and me because of some family issues, and has disowned us. My wife left the house with her things and filed some legal complaints. I’m now living in a rented place. Can my father legally stop me and my wife from going back to the house? Is this ancestral property for me and my wife, and can she claim a share in it? What are the legal consequences of being disowned and separated? Could you please share some relevant case laws?

Under Indian law, your father, as the sole beneficiary of the ancestral home under the will, has legal control over it. Your wife’s separation and legal complaints do not automatically grant her a share in the property. However, if you can establish a legal right to the property (e.g., co-ownership, joint tenancy, or a valid claim under Hindu Succession Act), you may be able to challenge your father’s decision to bar your entry. Case laws like *Amarnath v. Amarjit Kaur* (2000) and *P.V. Balan v. K.P. Balan* (2016) address property rights and disinheritance in the context of family disputes.