Women can be Karta of HUF: Delhi High Court

CS Rahul Harsh Delhi High Court’s Landmark Judgement That Paved the Way for Women to Be Karta of a huf. HIGHLIGHTS In a judgment that is expected to have far reaching ramifications, the Delhi High Court has ruled that a female member of a Hindu Undivided Family can also be the ‘karta’ Falling prey to the patriarchal system, this role of leadership has been traditionally inherited by men of the household. This gave rise to familial disturbance, conflict between siblings and a lot of cases regarding to property rights. The HC ruling is important because it takes the 2005 reform in t...