Women's Rights and Reservation for Backward Communities
Which among t...
Question
Which among the following acts allowed Hindu women to have equal share in the inheritance of undivided property?
A
Hindu Succession Act, 2005
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B
Property and Inheritance Act, 2006
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C
Hindu Marriage Act, 2005
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Hindu Succession Act, 2005 Prior to 2005, men were favoured while dividing property. The amended Hindu Succession Act of 2005 allows women to have equal share in inheritance of undivided property.