The debate surrounding the entitlement of Muslim women to an equal share in inheritance under the Muslim Personal Law or the provisions of the Indian Constitution, which guarantee equal rights, has sparked discussions across India. Recently, a Kerala couple, C Shukkur and Dr Sheena Shukkur registered their marriage under the Special Marriage Act after 29 years, aiming to pass on their wealth to their three daughters.
However, in the region of Mewat in northern India, an archaic customary law denies Muslim women the right to inherit property, even if they are the sole children of their parents. This discriminatory practice, known as Riwaz-e-kanoon, has its roots in the Hindu-Rajput heritage of the Meo Muslim community in the region.
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