My father in law died in 1990 leaving behind substantial ancestral landed and residential property in 1991. My mother in law who subsequently managed the ancestral property and also had some property in her name died without leaving a will in 2004. Thereafter the property has been managed and enjoyed by her brothers.
My wife has 2 other sisters. Neither she nor any of the other sisters have derived any benefit from the property. Despite repeated requests the brothers have refused to share any benefit with any of the sisters.
We were married in 1992 whereas the other sisters have been married before 1990
I would like to know
(a) As a result of Hindu Succession Act (Amendment) 2005 what right in the ancestral property has accrued to the sisters? Do the sisters have a right to a share of the ancestral property?
(b) What share do they have in the property in the name of my mother in law ?
(d) What is the alternative to force the rights of the sisters (if any) other than a partition suit?
Thanks
Prudeep
