SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, a daughter can claim an equal share in ancestral property.
DETAILS:
- The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 allows daughters to have equal rights in ancestral property.
- Daughters are considered coparceners, just like sons.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- No punishment, but denial of rights can lead to legal disputes.
SOURCE:
- Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (Amended in 2005)
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