[Muslim Law] Daughter As Legal Heir Cannot Be Excluded From Revenue Documents Without Recording Valid Reasons: J&K High Court

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court ruled that a daughter, as a legal heir, cannot be excluded from revenue documents without valid reasons being recorded for such exclusion. This decision upholds the inheritance rights of daughters and ensures transparency in land records. It emphasizes that excluding a legal heir from revenue documents requires a justifiable and documented basis, preventing arbitrary or discriminatory practices. This ruling strengthens property rights for women in the region.