Under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, any property possessed by a female Hindu, whether…

Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides that property possessed by a female Hindu, whether acquired before or after the commencement of the Act, is held by her as "Full owner" and not as a limited owner. The exception in section 14(2) applies only to property acquired under a gift, will, decree or award that itself prescribes a restricted estate. She does not hold it merely as a co-owner with her husband.