The Married Womens Property Act, 1874

The Married Women's Property Act, 1874 was enacted to safeguard the property rights of women who were married before the Act came into force. Prior to the Act, women had no right to own or inherit property. This act allowed them to own and control their property, regardless of their marital status. It also provided for the creation of a separate legal entity for married women, allowing them to hold and dispose of their property as if they were unmarried. The Act applies to all Indian women, regardless of their religion or caste.