BATTLE OF HEIR OVER PROPERTY IN HINDUS
AUTHOR – AISHWARYA NAYAK & SANIA AKTARI
STUDENTS OF BIRLA SCHOOL OF LAW, BIRLA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – AISHWARYA NAYAK & SANIA AKTARI, BATTLE OF HEIR OVER PROPERTY IN HINDUS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (14) OF 2025, PG. 214-221, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTRACT :-
In every courtroom where families fight over inheritance, the walls echo not with the language of law, but with the silence of broken bonds.
Legal battles over inheritance are not merely disputes over property; they are deeply human conflicts woven with emotions, expectations, and a yearning for justice. Despite progressive legislation such as the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, which promised gender equality and fairness in succession, Indian families continue to be entangled in prolonged and painful property disputes. These conflicts often stem from a clash between traditional values and modern legal ideals — where cultural conditioning, emotional attachment, and a lack of awareness undermine the spirit of equality enshrined in law.
This study seeks to explore how inheritance battles reflect the tension between law and life, rights and relationships. It examines why heirs, even when armed with equal legal rights, often resort to adversarial litigation rather than amicable resolution. The paper delves into the limitations of existing legal remedies, the social psychology of ownership, and the emotional cost of justice delayed. Ultimately, it argues that resolving inheritance disputes requires more than legal reform — it calls for empathy, education, and a collective awakening that values relationships over possessions. For in the pursuit of property, families often lose what no court can restore: peace, trust, and the very fabric of kinship.
Key words :- Hindu succession , trust , possession , heirs