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Mitakshara and 
Dayabhaga 
Schools
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Mitakshara and 
Dayabhaga 
Schools
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law
Mitakshara School
Founded by Vijnanesvara in 12th 
century. Followed in North India. 
Emphasizes joint family 
property.
Dayabhaga School
Established by Jimutavahana in 
12th century. Followed in Bengal 
and eastern India. Focuses on 
individual ownership.
Property Rights
Mitakshara: Sons have equal 
inheritance rights. Dayabhaga: 
Daughters ensured equal share 
of ancestral property.
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Mitakshara and 
Dayabhaga 
Schools
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law
Mitakshara School
Founded by Vijnanesvara in 12th 
century. Followed in North India. 
Emphasizes joint family 
property.
Dayabhaga School
Established by Jimutavahana in 
12th century. Followed in Bengal 
and eastern India. Focuses on 
individual ownership.
Property Rights
Mitakshara: Sons have equal 
inheritance rights. Dayabhaga: 
Daughters ensured equal share 
of ancestral property.
Key Concepts of Mitakshara School
Mitakshara Principles
Joint family property is central
Male lineage inheritance
Sons inherit equally
Recognizes right to create wills
Dayabhaga History
Established by Jimutavahana
Followed in Bengal and eastern India
Focuses on individual ownership
No joint family property concept
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Mitakshara and 
Dayabhaga 
Schools
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law
Mitakshara School
Founded by Vijnanesvara in 12th 
century. Followed in North India. 
Emphasizes joint family 
property.
Dayabhaga School
Established by Jimutavahana in 
12th century. Followed in Bengal 
and eastern India. Focuses on 
individual ownership.
Property Rights
Mitakshara: Sons have equal 
inheritance rights. Dayabhaga: 
Daughters ensured equal share 
of ancestral property.
Key Concepts of Mitakshara School
Mitakshara Principles
Joint family property is central
Male lineage inheritance
Sons inherit equally
Recognizes right to create wills
Dayabhaga History
Established by Jimutavahana
Followed in Bengal and eastern India
Focuses on individual ownership
No joint family property concept
Key Concepts of Dayabhaga 
School
Personal Ownership
Emphasizes individual 
control over property 
distribution.
Women's Rights
Recognizes women's 
right to inherit 
property, ensuring 
daughters receive fair 
share.
No Joint Family
Absence of joint family 
property concept in 
this school.
These schools have influenced India's legal system significantly and 
are practiced across the country.
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Mitakshara and 
Dayabhaga 
Schools
Mitakshara and Dayabhaga Schools of Hindu Law
Mitakshara School
Founded by Vijnanesvara in 12th 
century. Followed in North India. 
Emphasizes joint family 
property.
Dayabhaga School
Established by Jimutavahana in 
12th century. Followed in Bengal 
and eastern India. Focuses on 
individual ownership.
Property Rights
Mitakshara: Sons have equal 
inheritance rights. Dayabhaga: 
Daughters ensured equal share 
of ancestral property.
Key Concepts of Mitakshara School
Mitakshara Principles
Joint family property is central
Male lineage inheritance
Sons inherit equally
Recognizes right to create wills
Dayabhaga History
Established by Jimutavahana
Followed in Bengal and eastern India
Focuses on individual ownership
No joint family property concept
Key Concepts of Dayabhaga 
School
Personal Ownership
Emphasizes individual 
control over property 
distribution.
Women's Rights
Recognizes women's 
right to inherit 
property, ensuring 
daughters receive fair 
share.
No Joint Family
Absence of joint family 
property concept in 
this school.
These schools have influenced India's legal system significantly and 
are practiced across the country.
Mitakshara School 
Overview
Named after 
Mitakshara text
Elucidates the 
Yajnavalkya Smriti.
Geographical 
Influence
Predominant in 
northern and 
western India.
Joint Family Property
Ownership rests collectively with the entire 
family rather than individuals.