Supreme Court refers question on property rights of women under Hindu Succession Act to larger Bench

Supreme Court to Question Property Rights of Women under Hindu Succession Act: The Supreme Court has referred the issue of property rights for women under the Hindu Succession Act to a larger bench for a detailed examination. The case arose from questions regarding whether daughters, even married ones, should be entitled to equal property rights as sons in Hindu families. The issue pertains to Section 6 of the Act, which governs inheritance rights in Hindu undivided families (HUFs). The Court's move signals its intention to address legal inconsistencies and clarify the extent of women's rights in the inheritance of ancestral property. This decision could lead to significant changes in property laws affecting gender equality in inheritance matters.