Bill to Change Custom of Khasi Matrilineal Inheritance

  • The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), an autonomous body under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, is scheduled to introduce the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Khasi Inheritance of Property Bill, 2021, for “equitable distribution” of parental property among siblings – both male and female – in the autumn session of the Council on November 8.
  • In the Khasi custom, the youngest daughter (‘Khatduh’ in Khasi language) inherits all the property of the parents. As a result, the siblings (not just boys, but eldest girl siblings too), do not get their share.
  • The Bill has a provision for denying share of property ....
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