When the male Karta of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) passes away, the question of succession arises. Recent legal interpretations, including a Delhi High Court ruling, affirm that a woman can indeed become the Karta. If the deceased Karta's wife does not wish to assume this role, a major son can become Karta with mutual consent. While a widow can manage HUF assets, especially if coparceners are minors, the primary right to be Karta typically falls to the eldest coparcener if one is available.
06 February 2024
IF THERE ARE THREE MEMBERS OF HUF: 1.MALE KARTA, 2.WIFE OF KARTA AND 3. MAJOR SON OF KARTA IF MALE KARTA OF HUF DIES THEN WHO WILL BECOME KARTA OF HUF?
07 February 2024
I think judgement says 'A widow can manage the HUF assets if the coparceners are minors until the eldest coparcener attains majority', A widow can be a member but not coparcener...and can manage HUF assets or represent on behalf of HUF, only if no major coparcener is available, else only eldest coparcener will be karta