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Ten persons who speak make more noise than ten thousand who
are silent. -- Napoleon I
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VVenugopal wrote:
> HUF may have been a unique Hindu system but it has outlived its utility and
> is discriminatory towards women. I could even be cause of the lowly status
^^^
I know I am nitpicking (and that you meant 'It' instead of 'I')
but I couldn't help smiling at the thought of someone owning up
to be the cause behind the evils of society.
> of widows, may have had a hand in sustaining Sati in olden days and
> certainly had been a contributing factor in the evolution of dowry system.
BTW, while the finer points of the law are lost on me, I find
the overall discussion pretty interesting.
Regards,
Harshal
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