Tagged “gender-rights”

2 articles on gender-rights.

Landmark JudgmentHigh Court of Judicature for Rajasthan

Manni Devi v. Rama Devi: Section 2(2) and the succession rights of Scheduled Tribe daughters

On 22 July 2025, the Rajasthan High Court at Jaipur held that Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act is a formidable barrier denying Scheduled Tribe daughters intestate succession, restored the claimant's right, and urged Parliament to amend the provision.

Valkya Editorial·14 Jun 2026·6 min

Landmark JudgmentHigh Court for the State of Telangana

Mohammed Arif Ali v. Afsarunnisa: a Muslim wife's right to khula is absolute

On 24 June 2025, a Division Bench of the Telangana High Court held that a Muslim wife's right to dissolve her marriage by khula needs no husband's consent, and that Sharia councils and Muftis have no power to grant or refuse a divorce.

Valkya Editorial·14 Jun 2026·6 min