In a landmark judgement handed down in December 2022, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh applied the constitutional principle of equality to protect the rights of daughters and granddaughters in matters of succession under the Hindu law.
Why the Uniform Civil Code Falls Short in Advancing Gender Justice thewire.in - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thewire.in Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
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The provisions for live in relationships infantilise young adults till age 21 and allow a patriarchal and paternalistic state and society to dictate what ought to be an intensely personal decision on whether their relationship should be private or public.