Mother Can Sell Minor’s Share in Joint Hindu Family Property for Child’s Welfare Without Prior Court Permission: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that a mother acting as natural guardian and managing joint Hindu family property may sell a minor’s undivided share for the child’s welfare without needing prior court permission under Section 8(2) of law.

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna: Freedom to Choose Secular Inheritance Laws Must Apply to All Faiths

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna made an important statement regarding inheritance laws in India. He said that every person should have the freedom to stop following a religion and choose to be governed by secular inheritance laws. This right should apply to people of all religions equally.