Important Court Cases
- Satya vs.Teja Singh (2019): The Supreme Court ruled out that mothers can inherit property from a deceased son or daughter, according to section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act 1956. The females have the right to deal with that property as per the absolute ownership.
- Danamma v. Amar (2018): This case led the Supreme Court to rule out that even if the deceased person died before the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act 2005, the daughters would have equal rights as the sons in the property.
- Ramkali vs. Mahila Shyamwati (2000): The Supreme Court held out that if the marriage is nullified on the death of the husband. The transfer of inheritance would not be made to the widow.
Hindu Succession Act 1956: History, Cases and Future
The Parliament of India enacted the Hindu Succession Act of 1956. It was published on 17 June 1956. This act came into existence seven years after India became independent. It applies to persons all over India and also over Jammu and Kashmir after the repeal of Article 370 in October 2019.
The ideology behind this act is to carry forward and create an undisputed inheritance succession among Indian families. It defines laws for succession for the immediate heirs (Class I and Class II), agnates, cognates, and other possible cases. To make it inclusive for female heirs, it was amended in 2005.
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