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06 Oct 2026•
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High Court Grants Married Daughters Right to Inherit Govt-Allotted Land
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High Court Grants Married Daughters Right to Inherit Govt-Allotted Land

✍️ Business Standard 🗓 06 Oct 2026, 09:02 PM 👁 15
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In a landmark ruling, the High Court clarified that married daughters are eligible to inherit land allotted by the government, addressing a long‑standing legal ambiguity.

The High Court, in its recent judgment, held that a married daughter is entitled to inherit land that has been allotted by the government. The decision was prompted by a petition that questioned whether marital status affects a daughter’s inheritance rights. The court emphasized that the provisions of the land laws do not discriminate on the basis of marriage when it comes to inheritance. The ruling is expected to benefit many families and may influence future legislative discussions on land inheritance.
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