Last Updated:August 19, 2025, 18:15 IST The Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874, protects a married woman’s financial assets from her husband’s debts, covering income, inheritance, savings, insurance, and property Women can hold, inherit, and sell property without their husband's interference. A colonial-era law passed nearly 150 years ago continues to act as one of the strongest legal shields for married women’s financial security in the country. The Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874, was enacted during British rule, but its relevance has only grown with time, especially as women increasingly contribute to household income and wealth creation.

New Delhi: The Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874, though enacted in colonial India, continues to be a powerful financial shield for women even today. At its core, the Act ensures that a married woman’s income, inheritance, savings, insurance proceeds, and property remain her independent asset, legally protected from her husband’s debts or claims by his creditors. Key Safeguards Under Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874 Independent Ownership A married woman can own, inherit, and dispose of property in her name, without interference from her husband.
 
 Her assets cannot be automatically claimed by creditors if her husband defaults on loans.

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