“Inherited Inequality: The Limited Rights of Hindu Women over Property – A Comparative Analysisâ€

Ishrat Jahan Mittika
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Ishrat Jahan Mittika: Lecturer, Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Primeasia University, 12 Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 5, 2654-2660

Abstract: The inheritance rights of Hindu women have long been a topic of legal and social discourse, revealing deep-seated gender biases within inheritance laws. Hindu women continue to encounter significant restrictions in inheriting and managing ancestral property, particularly in terms of their limited authority to dispose of inherited assets. This article critically explores these constraints from a comparative perspective, examining the legal frameworks of Muslim Law and Indian inheritance laws. It also sheds light on the gap between statutory provisions and their practical implementation, emphasizing how patriarchal norms curtail women’s control over inherited property. By drawing parallels with progressive legal developments in other jurisdictions, the article advocates for a more just inheritance system that upholds gender equality in property rights.

Date: 2025
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