Property Rights of Women Across Different Religions

Written by: Vasant S Sonawane, LL.M. (1^st Year), Modern Law College, Pune

Abstract

This research explores the evolution of women’s property rights in India across diverse personal laws, including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and tribal systems. It examines statutory reforms such as the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 and its 2005 Amendment, judicial interventions like Mary Roy v. State of Kerala, and socio-legal perspectives from scholars. The study highlights persisting gender inequalities, regional variations, and the tension between customary practices and codified law, emphasizing the continuing challenges women face in realizing equal inheritance rights.

Keywords

Women’s property rights, inheritance law, Hindu Succession Act, Muslim personal law, gender equality, customary law, India, succession, tribal women, socio-legal study

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