IntroductionThe inheritance laws pertaining to the division of property in India among Hindus are dealt with under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and Amendment to it in 2005. Before the passing of this Act, the rights of sons and daughters relating to inheritance were different. Previously the sons had exclusive inheritance rights over the father’s property, […]
Introduction Property is one of the essential elements a person makes during his lifetime for many purposes like investment or an essential shelter requirement. Property can be of two types self-acquired property and ancestral property.Self-acquired property is the property that a person acquires or purchases with his own money and income. Ancestral property is the property acquired by […]
A fundamental principle of any progressive and modern society is the equality of sexes. The landmark judgement of the honourable Supreme Court for equal inheritance rights for the daughters is a highly welcomed change in the judicial system of India which will finally rectify the discriminatory practice and uphold the fundamental right-Equality for all!Landmark judgement-Final […]
Inheritance issues can threaten to create divides that are unimaginable and unmanageable! We frequently have clients coming to us with these problems, and we endeavour to get fair deals for all involved.The Hindi Succession Act, 1956 has been enacted to evolve a uniform system of property inheritance. The Act applies to intestate succession. The Act has […]