It makes sense to argue that since offspring of void marriages are considered valid by the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955, they should also be entitled to inherit property. In fact, denying them a portion of their parent’s property would be unfair.
Source: Housing
Notably, the apex court similarly demonstrated a liberal and open-minded posture in a 2011 hearing of the same issue when it concluded that the definition of legitimacy varies with shifting societal norms and that the law could not afford to stay static. It is time to expand the scope of such progressive judicial orders so that they apply to all citizens instead of just members of specific communities.
Source: Live Law
The moral police and other religious organizations would do well to adapt to the times and be more understanding of the shifting conventions, especially as live-in relationships become more prevalent and even the LGBTQ population is accepted more widely in India. Then, especially for the younger generation, they are more likely to continue to be relevant. Despite the remarkable progress that has been achieved in this regard, much more needs to be done.
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