Daughters also get equal rights, but son will not be able to claim father's property Supreme Court Decision
Supreme Court Decision: Family property disputes are common in India.There is often a debate in families as to what is the right of the son on the father's property.Recently, the Supreme Court has given an important and clear decision on this subject.The court said that the son has no birthright on the father's self -realized property.This decision can prove to be a new direction in family property disputes.
Why not claim the son's self -realized property?
According to the Supreme Court, if a property has earned the father with his hard work and earnings, then only the father has the right over that property.Whether the son is married or unmarried, he will not get any interference in this property.Father can sell his property, donate to someone or name someone through a will.The son will not have any legal right in this whole process.
Reference to Mitakshara Law
The court also mentioned the Mitakshara law during the verdict.Under this law - it is difficult to resolve property dispute without understanding this law.
Rights in joint family property
The tradition of joint family in India has been there for a long time.All family members are considered equal shareholders in such property.
Legal provision of self -configured assets
Self -surprised property is what the person has earned by his efforts and hard work.This provision can prove to be helpful in resolving family disputes.
Paternity and daughters rights
The ancestral property is the one who has met the ancestors and all sons have equal rights.After the changes in the law, daughters have also got equal rights in ancestral property.Earlier the condition of daughters was considered weak, but now both daughters and sons have the same status.