Can fourth wife’s children claim share in ancestral property?

My grandfather had four wives. The fourth wife had two sons. Can the children of the fourth wife claim a share in my ancestral property?

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Advocate By LEAD INDIA Answered: 21 May 2025

Under the Hindu Succession Act, children from all wives have equal rights to ancestral property. The fourth wife's children can claim their share, as the law does not differentiate based on the number of marriages. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.

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