more-inThe Delhi High Court sought the Centre’s response on Tuesday on a petition seeking to amend the Muslim personal law on inheritance, claiming that Muslim women were discriminated on issues relating to sharing of property. The court asked the Law Ministry to examine the issue raised in the plea and submit its stand before the next date of hearing on April 9. Statutory lawSocial organisation Sahara Kalyan Samiti had moved court seeking equal inheritance rights for Muslim women. It had alleged that Muslim women were discriminated against as far their right to inherit is concerned compared to their male counterparts. A daughter can receive half of the son’s share.

Source: The Hindu December 05, 2017 20:03 UTC