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Introduction
The concepts of Hindu Joint Family and Coparcenary are central to Hindu law, particularly in the context of property ownership and family structure. The Hindu Joint Family is a broader entity governed by the Mitakshara and Dayabhaga schools of Hindu law. It comprises members lineally descended from a common ancestor, including males and females. Under the Mitakshara School, the Joint Family is managed by a Karta, typically the eldest male, who holds significant authority in managing family affairs and property. The Hindu Joint Family is defined not by any legal contract but by birth into the family, and it persists until voluntarily dissolved by partition or death.