Even right of women to derive interest in a property by way of inheritance, gift or bequeath is statutorily accepted by reason of Hindu Succession Act, 1956 and other enactments. This court (Supreme Court), therefore, while considering constitutionality of section 118 of the Indian Succession Act, is entitled to take those facts also into those consideration. This lines are the part of the judgment of
A. John Vallamattom v. Union of India, (2003) 6 SCC 611
B. Ahmedabad Women Act Group v. Union of India, (1997) 3 SCC 573
C. Pannalal Bansilal v. State of Andhra Pradesh, AIR 1996 SC 1023
D. None of above
Answer: Option A

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