Every time someone mentions 'karta' in the context of an Indian family, you immediately think of a male member. That just changed in a landmark ruling by the Delhi High court this week.
The Delhi high court has ruled that the eldest female member of a family can be its "Karta", reported Times Of India.
"Karta" is usually used to describe the main family member. The Karta occupies a position superior to that of other members and has full authority to manage property, rituals or other crucial affairs of the family.

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