A STUDY ON LEGAL POSITION OF KARTA IN PROPERTY LAW

ABSTRACT

A person World Health Organization governs the correct functioning of a joint family is that
the head or the Karta of the family. He enjoys a singular position in contrast to any member of
the family. The senior most male member of the Hindu joint family is sometimes the Karta of
the or the top of the family. The Karta has innumerable rights and powers. He will exercise
these rights in any manner he thinks work as long because it is for the larger smart of the family.
beside such nice powers he incorporates a variety of liabilities like maintenance of the relations
and keeping correct accounts. The construct of Karta during a Hindu joint family isn't simply
an edge of power however conjointly serves a very sensible purpose. This paper seeks to
research the position of the Karta and also the extent of the extent of the duties and rights with
reference to the legal position, income, properties, business etc. The recent cases with
reference to the position of the Karta have conjointly been analysed and in most of the cases
the alienation of property created by the Karta was challenged and it absolutely was to be
determined whether or not or not the alienations were created underneath the compass of legal
necessity.