The Allahabad High Court ruled that a husband’s duty to maintain his wife continues even after his death. If a widow cannot support herself, she can legally claim maintenance from her father-in-law under Hindu law.
The Chhattisgarh government has amended adoption laws by replacing “adopted son” with “adopted child,” promoting gender equality. This change reflects a shift from patriarchal language and honors progressive figures like Teejan Bai and Phoolbasan Bai. Activists support this move while acknowledging further efforts are needed to eliminate gender bias in official language.
