Raveena Kataria (Advocate ) 05 September 2017
Which, I'd say, has great scope for further amendment. Though I must add Muslim personal law on succession has both its boons and drawbacks when analysed in contrast to Hindu Laws on succession. On the one hand, a Muslim daughter, if she is accompanied by brothers will be entitled to half a share of the property as to that of brother(s), both/all as residuaries (while in absence of brothers, daughters would inherit as sharers.)
While as per Hindu Succession Act, post 2006 amendment, daughters would inherit equal share as the sons as they too are (now) coparceners. On the other hand, if a Hindu female dies interstate, her self-property would be inherited by her parents only in absence of the husband and relatives of husband. While, Muslim Law is essentially the same for a female or male Muslim dying interstate as to the rules of succession of such deceased's property.
Simply laying out a thought. :)