Supreme Court Cites Manusmriti, Allows Widowed Daughter-in-Law to Claim Maintenance from Father-in-Law’s Property Even After His Death
The Supreme Court has ruled that a widowed daughter-in-law can seek maintenance from her father-in-law’s estate even if she became a widow after his death. The judgment clarifies Hindu maintenance law while placing financial responsibility on heirs who inherit property. NEW DELHI: In a judgment affecting Hindu family property and maintenance laws, the Supreme Court…
