Respond to the following fact-situations by applying relevant Statutes of Hindu law and citing case-law wherever reguired.

Kanika married Sanjeet in 2001 and they were living with the latter’s parents. In 2004, Sanjeet died in a car accident. After his death, kanika was denied financial support and share in the ancestral property by her in-laws. Since Kanika’s parents were not economically well off and had to support their son’s education as well, Kanika did not want to burden them with her problems.

What are the rights available to Kanika in Hindu law for her maintenance?        (10 Marks)