Property rights of a Hindu woman can be divided into two distinct time phases — before and after 2005. This guide will help you understand what the property rights of a Hindu daughter were … READ FULL STORY
Ancestral property refers to assets—such as land, homes, or other immovable property—that are passed down through generations within a family. Typically, these inheritances date back several decades or even centuries, forming a lineage-based ownership … READ FULL STORY
After changes were made in the Hindu Succession Act in 2005, daughters in India have been given equal rights in ancestral property of their parents along with the sons. With the amendment, daughters were … READ FULL STORY
Several legal changes have been made to bolster the position of women in inheritance. With an amendment made to the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 in 2005, daughters have an equal share in their … READ FULL STORY
Under the Indian succession laws, a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) consists of coparceners and members. The eldest coparcener of the HUF is the Karta of that family, who acts as the head and is … READ FULL STORY
After changes were made to the original law applicable to Hindus in 2005, daughters were given the same right into their parents’ property as sons. Just like their brothers, daughters have also been provided … READ FULL STORY
The Law Commission issued a consultation paper on the ‘Reform of Family Laws’, on August 31, 2018. In it, the Law Commission has recommended for the abolition of the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) as … READ FULL STORY
