India is slowly giving women the recognition they deserve.The Delhi high court ruled that the eldest female member of a family can now act as the legal head of household, also known as the "Karta," the Hindustan Times reported Monday. The judgment was handed down on Dec. 22, 2015, but only made public last week, the outlet said.As the most superior member of a household, a Karta is in charge of all matters regarding family inheritance, property management and decisions.The case was brought to the Delhi high court when the eldest daughter of a family had wanted to take over the family business after her brothers, father and uncles passed away, and her nephew claimed to be the rightful Karta.

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