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Indian legal system provides equal inheritance rights to the daughters
Businesses hold a unique opportunity to contribute to positive societal changes by supporting equal inheritance rights for girls. Firstly, promoting gender equality as part of Corporate Social Responsibility resonates with consumers, enhancing the business’s reputation, attracting more customers, and fostering increased brand loyalty. Secondly, equal inheritance rights for girls lead to parents investing more in educating their daughters, resulting in a diverse talent pool for businesses to recruit from. Increased educational opportunities for girls can significantly enhance a company’s corporate culture.
Charities can collaborate with businesses to support each other’s causes and create a positive impact on society. By joining forces, they can amplify their efforts and work towards a more equitable and just world.
This page provides valuable information about the legal inheritance rights of girls and offers guidance on how to create awareness about these rights. By sharing this knowledge, businesses and charities can empower individuals and communities to advocate for gender equality and equal inheritance rights, fostering positive changes in society.
Legal Context
The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, which came into effect on September 9, 2005, made important changes to the law to promote gender equality in India. It granted daughters the right to inherit property alongside sons, and it ensured that women have the same rights as men to own and sell property without needing permission. This amendment also removed the practice of excluding women from sharing ancestral property, allowing daughters to become co-owners by birth. Overall, these changes aimed to eliminate discrimination and provide equal rights for women in matters of inheritance and property ownership.
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Indian Mindset
Legal protections are not enough to prevent unfair inheritance practices in India, which are still heavily influenced by deep-rooted societal norms. Regrettably, parents often prioritize sons over daughters, operating under the assumption that girls will cease to be part of the family once they marry. Another prevailing belief is that girls receive their inheritance through dowry and gifts to their family after marriage. However, the stark reality is that these dowries and gifts seldom equate to the rightful share of the inheritance. Consequently, this ingrained mindset places girls at a significant disadvantage right from the outset of their lives.
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