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Rhythm Aggarwal, Criminal Defence Lawyer

Widows in India continue to battle patriarchy and age-old regressive mindsets.

Widows and Inheritance: Legal Protections and Gaps in Different Jurisdictions

by Rhythm Aggarwal, Criminal Defence Lawyer |Apr 19, 2025

In India, the inheritance rights are governed by the Hindu Succession Act of 1956. Section 8 of the Act clearly states that in case of a person’s death without a legitimate will, widows become Class I...