Women can be Karta in Hindu Undivided Family: Delhi High Court

Manu Gupta Vs Sujata Sharma & Ors. (Delhi High Court) Introduction: In a groundbreaking ruling, the Delhi High Court has dismantled age-old stereotypes by affirming a woman’s right to be the Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). This landmark judgment challenges societal norms and sheds light on the evolution of gender roles within the legal framework. Detailed Analysis: The division bench, comprising Justice Suresh Kumar Kait and Justice Neena Bansal Krishna, emphasized that neither legislative provisions nor traditional Hindu Law restrict a woman from assuming the pivotal role o...