After my father passed away in 1987 without a will, my family, which includes my mother, two sisters, and me, is wondering who inherits our house. The property was solely in my father’s name, and I’ve been paying the property taxes. Considering the Supreme Court’s ruling on daughters’ rights to their father’s property, can you shed light on this legal situation?

As your father died intestate (without a will) in 1987, the property would be divided according to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. This means your mother, you, and your sisters are all legal heirs and entitled to a share in the property. The Supreme Court has ruled that daughters have equal inheritance rights as sons, so each of you would receive an equal share of the property.