The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 is a landmark step. After 50 years, the Government finally addressed some persisting gender inequalities in the 1956 Hindu Succession Act (1956 HSA), which itself was path-breaking. The 2005 Act covers inequalities on several fronts: agricultural land; Mitakshara joint family property; parental dwelling house; and certain widows. The amendment has come into operation from 2005. This work specifically deals with changes brought in the womans property rights in Mitakshara joint family property, what effects it will have on the position of women,...