Saurabh Kumar Mishra, B.A. LL.B (H), Amity University Uttar Pradesh
Mr Ayush Saran, Assistant Professor, Amity Law School, Amity University Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh
ABSTRACT
This research paper delves into the intricate landscape of property rights for women in India, charting the historical trajectory, current challenges, and future prospects. It examines the evolution of legal frameworks governing women's property rights, particularly focusing on landmark legislation such as the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 and its pivotal amendment in 2005. Despite legislative strides, the paper highlights persistent hurdles including cultural norms, legal complexities, and lack of awareness hindering women's access to and exercise of property rights. It further explores avenues for reform, emphasizing the imperative of strengthening legal protections, enhancing awareness, and fostering socio-economic empowerment. By shedding light on these issues, this paper contributes to the discourse on gender equality and the realization of women's rights in the realm of property ownership in India.
Keywords: Women's property rights, Gender equality, Inheritance law, Hindu Succession Act, Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, Legal reform, Cultural barriers, Socio-economic empowerment, Legal awareness, Patriarchy, Religious personal laws, Land ownership, Customary law, Legal education, Legal aid, Family resistance, Socio-economic status, Gender discrimination, Women's empowerment.
