13/2011 II.A. Mst. Sughra Begum & Ors (Appellant) V/S Mst. Akbari Begum & Ors (Respondent)
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nazar Akbar
13/2011 II.A. Mst. Sughra Begum & Ors (Appellant) V/S Mst. Akbari Begum & Ors (Respondent) Sindh High Court
Bench: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Nazar Akbar Order Date: 07-SEP-15
Islamic Law--- ----Inheritance---Nephew being son of pre-deceased brother could not claim inheritance even as vested inheritance as his father was not alive at the time of opening of succession---Daughter being sole legal heirs was entitled to half of the estate of the deceased as sharer and the remaining half which was to be treated as residue would also devolve on her---Both the courts below had passed judgments and decrees in violation of law of inheritance---Impugned judgments and decrees being contrary to law were set aside and suit filed by the plaintiffs was dismissed---Second appeal was allowed in circumstances.