The issue pertains to the inheritance rights of Scheduled Tribe (ST) women who profess Hinduism. Under the current provisions of the Hindu Succession Act 1956, ST women are excluded from the beneficial provisions that allow other Hindu women to inherit an equal share of ancestral property from their father or Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). This exclusion results in gender disparities and hampers the financial empowerment of ST women.
The government is now examining the possibility of issuing a notification under the Hindu Succession Act to extend the beneficial provisions to ST women who profess Hinduism. This would enable them to inherit an equal share of their father’s or HUF’s property, similar to women from other Hindu communities.
The exclusion of ST women from these beneficial provisions is seen as discriminatory based on their tribal identity. It contradicts the principles of equality and non-discrimination enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
By rectifying this inequality and extending equal inheritance rights to ST women, the government aims to promote gender equality and empower ST women financially. It will also bring these women to par with women from other Hindu communities regarding inheritance rights, contributing to a more inclusive and equitable society.
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