Question

write a short note on Hindu succession amendment and 2005​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, an amendment to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, received the assent from President of India on 5 September 2005 and was given effect from 9 September 2005. ... It was a revolutionary step in the field of Indian legislation regarding rights of women in India.

Enacted by: Parliament of India

Commenced: 9 September 2005

Assented to: 5 September 2005

Answer 2

Answer:

 Hindu Succession Amendment Act, 2005 brought females on the same level as males.

 Till recently, prior to the new law Hindu women did not get a share in the family’s  agricultural land.

 After the death of the father his property was divided equally only among his sons. But  now the situation has been changed.

 In the new law, sons, daughters, and their mothers can get an equal share in the land.  The same law will apply to all states and union territories of the country.

 The new law will benefit many women. Now they can enjoy their independent status with  equal rights.