Supreme Court Expands Widows’ Maintenance Rights from In-Laws’ Estates
New Delhi, January 14, 2026, 10:58 a.m. IST Supreme Court expands widows’ rights, allowing maintenance claims from in-laws’ estates under Hindu law, reinforcing equality and dignity. The Supreme Court ruled on January 13, 2026, that widowed daughters-in-law can claim maintenance from their father-in-law’s estate under Hindu law, irrespective of whether their husband died before or … Read more