ASHWIN JOSHI 12 September 2026

Relinquish deed provisions

As certain inheritance rights every individual family members possess especially in case of joint family routine signing of certain documents are common practice and female being ignorent about the seriousness of such documents where mere signing destroy inheritance rights.e.g title transfer deed Probat related papers and other documents executed before Notary which may destroy their rights.

Any SC protection for such types of documents prohibited or compensatory and informed manner.Any SC HC judgement in such protection.

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This discussion clarifies that relinquishing rights in jointly held property requires a properly executed deed, not just a document signed before a notary. It addresses concerns about women unknowingly signing away inheritance rights and highlights that such deeds, if not legally valid, have no standing. The conversation also touches upon potential Supreme Court protections or compensatory measures for those whose rights might be affected.

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P. Venu (Advocate) 12 September 2026

The query is based on mere assumption which has no basis in law. Share in jointly held property could only relinquished through a duly executed deed. A deed executed before the Notary is of no legal standing.

If any specific issue, please post the facts as well the context.

ASHWIN JOSHI 13 September 2026

Originally posted by : P. Venu
	The query is based on mere assumption which has no basis in law. Share in jointly held property could only relinquished through a duly executed deed. A deed executed before the Notary is of no legal standing. If any specific issue, please post the facts as well the context.