The Position of Women in Hindu Civilisation, from Prehistoric Times to the Present Day c13.76

c13.76

It is only rarely that we come across a discussion of the effects of unchastity on the right to Strīdhana. Devala has discussed this topic and declared that an unchaste woman forfeits her title to Strīdhana⁴. This seems to have been the general view. British courts have, however, refused to follow it and recognised women’s title to Strīdhana inspite of her unchastity.