Janaki Ammal vs Narayanasami Aiyer on 20 July, 1916
If the managing member is the father, he can, in addition, alienate the family property for the payment of his antecedent debts. A widow may alienate family property for legal necessity. The position of a Hindu widow in respect of the family property Inherited by her is that of owner with certain restrictions upon her power as to disposition of the property. As stated by their Lordships of the Privy Council in Janaki Ammal v. Narayanasami Aiyer, 43 Ind App 201 at p. 209: (AIR 1916 PC 117 at P. 117) (A), "