family · In Force

Hindu Succession Act 1956

2005: daughters = coparceners in ancestral property. Retrospective effect confirmed (Vineeta Sharma, SC 2020). Intestate succession. Class I heirs priority.

Amended

2005

Ministry

Ministry of Law & Justice

Key provisions and changes

• Daughters = coparceners (2005)
• Equal share in ancestral property
• Retrospective from 9 Sept 2005
• Female intestate succession parity
• Self-acquired property devolution