A woman in India, seeking her rightful share of ancestral land, filed a lawsuit against her mother. She claimed a 1/3rd share of the land, even though she already possessed a smaller portion. How much land did each woman receive under Muslim law?

Under Muslim law, the woman is entitled to a 1/8th share of the ancestral property, not 1/3rd. This is because the woman already owns a separate portion of the land, and her share is calculated based on the remaining portion of the ancestral land. Her mother, as the owner of the remaining portion, will receive the majority of the land.