FLO Hyderabad, under the leadership of Chairperson Ms. Pratibha Kunda, hosted a legal awareness session, titled “Know Your Property Rights,” led by Hon’ble Justice Shri E.V. Venugopal, High Court, Telangana, to equip women with knowledge of their property, inheritance, and family rights. The session was enriched with insights from Ms. Charu Sinha, ADGP, CID & Head of Women’s Safety, who emphasised workplace safety and the importance of implementing the POSH Act.
The session was seamlessly moderated by Chairperson Pratibha Kunda, who posed thoughtful questions and struck the right chord with the audience. Legal awareness is not just about understanding laws—it is about dignity, strength, and protection.
Insights by Hon’ble Justice Shri E.V. Venugopal
- Women have absolute rights on ancestral property from both their father’s and mother’s side.
- Purchase of property is a constitutional right, irrespective of gender.
- Women hold equal rights as coparceners in the Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) property.
- Unpartitioned ancestral property cannot be willed off exclusively to one heir, disinheriting others.
- Stridhan is a woman’s exclusive right, not to be treated as part of ancestral property.
Insights by Ms. Charu Sinha, ADGP, CID
- Explained the nuances of the POSH Act and its practical implementation.
- Reinforced that safe workplaces are every woman’s right.
- Announced the ICC & Women’s Safety Helpdesk, a crucial step for the protection of women and children.
Impact and Takeaways
- Greater clarity on property, inheritance, and HUF rights.
- Reinforcement of women’s protection under the POSH Act.
- Awareness of the exclusive right of women over their Stridhan.
- Encouragement to approach law as a tool of clarity, courage, and confidence.
The session witnessed the active participation of 50 FLO members who engaged deeply with the speakers through an interactive discussion. This was not just another legal awareness session—it was a strong step towards empowering women with the knowledge to stand tall, negotiate better, and protect what truly matters. By creating awareness about property rights and workplace safety, FLO Hyderabad reaffirmed its commitment to building clarity, courage, and confidence in every woman.