PoliticsPhoto: News18 BusinessDaughter-in-Law's Legal Rights Over In-Laws' Property in India
Marriage does not grant a daughter-in-law ownership of her in-laws' property in India. Ownership depends on legal title and inheritance laws. However, under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a daughter-in-law may have the right to reside in the marital home even without ownership. The Supreme Court has clarified this right extends beyond properties owned by the husband, distinguishing residence rights from ownership.
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