Supreme Court: Hindu Succession Act Excludes Tribal Daughters
The Supreme Court ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not extend to tribal daughters in Himachal Pradesh, clarifying inheritance rights under the law.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the Hindu Succession Act does not extend to tribal daughters in Himachal Pradesh, clarifying inheritance rights under the law.
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