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Mitakshara Law

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Maharashtra has clarified that heirs of deceased landowners will be treated as separate units for rehabilitation benefits, overriding earlier confusion and ensuring wider eligibility.

Son Has No Birthright in Father’s Self-Acquired Property

Kerala High Court has ruled that a son has no birthright in his father’s self-acquired property under Hindu law. In a February 12, 2026 judgment, the court dismissed a partition claim, affirming the father’s absolute right to gift the land and the mother’s Will bequeathing it to other heirs.
A married daughter loses claim to her father’s land because he died in 1950–51. Chhattisgarh HC applies old Hindu law, says 1956 Act and 2005 amendment do not help.

Married Daughter Has No Right in Father’s Land: Chhattisgarh HC

A married daughter loses claim to her father’s land because he died in 1950–51. Chhattisgarh HC applies old Hindu law, says 1956 Act and 2005 amendment do not help.