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In which of the following case/cases it was held that if the widow has obtained possession lawfully…

Beebee Bachun v. Sheikh Hamid Hossein and Hamira Bibi v. Zubaida Bibi recognise a Muslim widow's right to retain possession lawfully obtained over her deceased husband's…

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In which of the following case/cases it was held that if the widow has obtained possession lawfully over the property of the husband, then she has right to retain it till her dower is paid ?
(a) In Beebee Bachun v. Sheikh Hamid
(b) In Hamira Bibi v. Zubaida Bibi
(c) Hasan Ali Mirza v. Nushrat Ali Mirza

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Beebee Bachun v. Sheikh Hamid Hossein and Hamira Bibi v. Zubaida Bibi recognise a Muslim widow's right to retain possession lawfully obtained over her deceased husband's estate in lieu of unpaid dower until that debt is paid. Statements (a) and (b) identify these authorities.

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