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 […]
In our traditional patriarchal society, women have always had fewer rights. Women have been subjected to discrimination, especially in property matters. Inheritance rights of women to the property of her parents or husband has never been taken seriously. Property has always remained the domain of the men. Somehow, women also never bothered to raise their […]
One of the most common issues that arise in the sphere of property disputes is the ambiguity regarding the Will document and the various conflicts therein. This makes it necessary for any individual to understand how the inheritance laws work in India – so that all can understand what their eligibility for inheritance is. The […]
Practicing any religion is a fundamental right in the constitution. However, there is no uniform code or specific law that governs the idea of inheritance of property in the nation. The general laws relating to inheritance can be directed to The Indian Succession Act, 1925, applicable to all Indian citizens, the exceptions being Hindu, Muslims, […]
What is Inheritance of Property?Inheritance is passing on the property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations to another person upon the death of an individual.Which Act governs Inheritance Law in India? The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 was established to assure equal inheritance rights to both sons and daughters. It implements to all Hindus inclusive of Buddhists, […]
Inheritance is understood to be a naturally smooth-flowing process, and a lot of people are not even aware of the relevance of the ‘Succession Certificate.’ It is a known fact that a majority of the inheritance issues get covered under the Hindu Succession Act. Some that are related to the minorities are taken to be […]