As a general rule, interest in the coparcenary property is acquired by virtue of

Under Hindu law, coparcenary property is joint family property in which interest is acquired by birth. A child becomes a coparcener by virtue of being born into the family, not by inheritance or marriage. This is a fundamental principle of Mitakshara school of Hindu law. Inheritance becomes relevant only upon the death of a coparcenary, and marriage does not create coparcenary rights. Interest by birth is what distinguishes coparcenary from other forms of property holding.