Woman’s Gotra Changes When She Marries: Supreme Court On Widow’s Property Rights Supreme CourtHeadlines Woman’s Gotra Changes When She Marries: Supreme Court On Widow’s Property Rights The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging the Hindu Succession Act, which directs a childless widow’s property to her husband’s family. Justice BV Nagarathna highlighted, “under Hindu law, a woman’s gotra changes when she marries.” Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading... By Monalisha Sethi 25 September 2025, 10:14 AM25 September 2025, 10:14 AM
