https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=36616 Khasi matrilineal rules grant women inheritance of clan names and ancestral property while authority often rests with the maternal family and eldest maternal uncle. Colonial reinterpretation transformed communal custodial roles into individualized property concepts, creating longstanding distortions in customary law and modern inheritance disputes. The author urges statutory recognition of Khasi customary laws within the constitutional framework and an active role for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, alongside educational measures, to protect traditional governance and prevent further misinterpretation. en-us Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:31:03 +0530 Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=36616 Khasi matrilineal rules grant women inheritance of clan names and ancestral property while authority often rests with the maternal family and eldest maternal uncle. Colonial reinterpretation transformed communal custodial roles into individualized property concepts, creating longstanding distortions in customary law and modern inheritance disputes. The author urges statutory recognition of Khasi customary laws within the constitutional framework and an active role for the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council, alongside educational measures, to protect traditional governance and prevent further misinterpretation. News - Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=36616