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Matruka, the property (both movable as well as immovable) left by a deceased Muslim is called Matruka. The scheme of distribution of Matruka among the heirs of a deceased Muslim is that first that part of the Matruka which is covered by a Will of the deceased, if there is valid Will, (subject to maximum of 1/3rd of the total Matruka provided it is not in favour of an heir) will be separated and given to the legatee. The Balance of Matruka alone is distributable among the heirs and in the proportion ordained under the Mohammedan Law, Jamil Ahmad v. 5th Addl. District Judge Moradabad, AIR 2001 SC 3067: (2001) 8 SCC 599.