When children lose birthright in father's property
Synopsis A recent ruling clarifies children's birthright in inherited property. Mitakshara Hindu law states self-acquired property does not grant automatic birthrights. The source of the
Synopsis A recent ruling clarifies children's birthright in inherited property. Mitakshara Hindu law states self-acquired property does not grant automatic birthrights. The source of the father's title determines if property is ancestral or self-acquired. Children can still inherit self-acquired property through succession laws or a Will. This ruling impacts claims based solely on birthright in such cases.
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