Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005
| The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005 | |
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| Parliament of India | |
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| Citation | Act No. 39 of 2005 |
| Enacted by | Parliament of India |
| Assented to | 5 September 2005 |
| Commenced | 9 September 2005 |
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| Acts amended | Hindu Succession Act, 1956 |
| Status: In force | |
The Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, is an act of the Parliament of India that amended the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. It received the assent of the President of India on 5 September 2005 and came into force on 9 September 2005. The amendment was primarily aimed at eliminating gender-discriminatory provisions relating to property rights under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. It marked a revolutionary step in Indian legislation concerning women's rights.