Such
a child is considered legitimate regardless of the status of the
parent's marriage, if the marriage was performed according to Hindu
rites under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 or was a civil marriage under
the Special Marriage Act, 1954. Such a child may inherit the property of
his parents. However, he/she does not acquire rights in relation to
joint family or ancestral property.
Hindu Marriage Law
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