Ram Charan v. Sukhram
Supreme Court of India2025 INSC 865Bench: To be verified
Exclusion of female from inheritance is unreasonable and discriminatory. HSA not applicable to STs does not mean tribal women automatically excluded. Must examine whether any prevailing custom restricting female tribal right. In absence of specific tribal custom prohibiting women's right, courts must apply 'justice, equity and good conscience.' Denying succession violates Articles 14, 15, 38, 46.