Abstract
The women play a significant role in the life of every individual human being. Securing her better birthrights would mean giving better future to our own society, family and to every individual. Prior to commencement of the Act of 1956 the property held by a Hindu female was classified under two heads: (1) Stridhan and (2) Hindu Women’s estate.
Keywords
Rights of Hindu widows
Hindu Succession Act 1956
Stridhan
Property rights
Widow remarriage
Gender justice
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