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What are the rights of Illegitimate child over ancestral property


14-Mar-2023 (In Property Law)
I just need this info. Who is illegitimate child and what are the rights over ancestors property of father
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Answer #1
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Illegitimate child is one who is born outside wedlock. Or born out of a illegal marriage. Illegitimate child has similar rights of maintenance and right over property as a legitimate child. there is no distinction in Law.
Answer #2
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Section 16 (1) and 16 (2), it was expressly declared that children born in a void or voidable marriage, (viz. second marriage) should be legitimate.
“If they were declared legitimate, then they cannot be discriminated against and they will be on a par with other legitimate children and be entitled to all the rights in the property of their parents, both self-acquired and ancestral.”

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