Ram, defendant No.1 during his life time and they also admitted that after the death of Ganeshu, his widow Nikani had succeeded his share in the suit land, as limited owner, but contended that on coming into the force of Hindu Succession Act,1956, she became absolute owner thereof. They have further pleaded that Nikani executed a legal and valid Will in favour of defendant No.1 and, as such, her share in the suit land has rightly been entered in the name of defendant No.1. It has also been alleged that as regards the parentage of defendant No.2, the defendants have admitted that he was born to defendant No.9 from the loins of Kanshi Ram, but they have further pleaded that defendant No.2 was adopted by Nihaloo and, thereafter, he treated him, as his adopted son at all relevant time to the knowledge of all concerned. As per their version, Gokal gifted land to defendant No.2, as a son of Nihaloo, on 6.12.1958 and Nihaloo accepted the said gift on behalf of defendant No.2 admitting him as his son. Thereafter, Gokal executed a Will in favour of defendant No.2, who became cosharer of the suit land, as shown in the revenue record. According to them, Shardu also became wife of Kakhu, brother of Nihaloo, by way of Kreva marriage, as per
