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Historically, India has been a patriarchal society. However, since independence, both the Central and State governments have implemented several notable schemes and provisions to socially empower women and increase their participation in various fields at an equal level with men. The Indian Constitution also contains many provisions related to women's rights. This has paved the way for women to make significant progress in various aspects of life.
When it comes to property rights, especially in the context of marriage, there can be some confusion. Some people believe that after marriage, wives have equal rights to their husband's property. However, this is not entirely accurate. Let us know what rights a wife has on her husband's property after marriage.
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First of all, if a woman's husband dies, she does not automatically get the right to her husband's ancestral property. It is important to note that in such situations, the in-laws cannot evict the wife from her matrimonial home. During this period, the in-laws are obliged to provide maintenance to the widow. The court determines the maintenance amount considering the financial condition of the widow.
Additionally, if the widow has children, the deceased husband's property is shared among the children. The widow and children have the right to share in the husband's property.
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However, if a widow chooses to remarry, her right to maintenance from her deceased husband's family is terminated.
It is also important to consider self-acquired assets. If the husband has self-acquired property then both his children and wife have rights over it. It is advisable for women to be aware of these property rights to ensure that they are protected and can make informed decisions.
