ISSUE:
Whether the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to Scheduled Tribe members regarding property rights?
Whether the appellant/petitioner being the daughter is entitled to the share in the compensation with respect to the land acquired, on survivorship basis under the provisions of Hindu Succession Act?
RULE:
Section 2(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 excludes Scheduled Tribes from the applicability of the Hindu Succession Act unless notified by the Central Government. As per article 14 and article 21 of the Constitution of India inequality exists in tribal succession laws but legal reform must come from legislature, not judicial interpretation.