Question

Which of the following act removed gender discrimination from property inheritance?

• A. The Special Economic Zones Bill
• B. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act
• C. The Public Premises Amendment Bill
• D. The Unlawful Activities Amendment Bill

Answer 1

The correct option is B The Hindu Succession Amendment Act

Various constitutional provisions protect the freedom of women and secure their development. Property rights in the share of ancestors have been granted which were denied previously. The Hindu Succession Amendment Act passed in 2005 removed gender discriminations from property inheritance.