The document discusses the notion of a Joint Hindu Family (JHF). It defines a JHF as an extended family arrangement with a common ancestor that is joint in food, worship and estate. A JHF consists of a common ancestor, mother(s), lineal male descendants, wives/widows of male descendants, and unmarried daughters. Daughters cease to be members upon marriage but can rejoin if deserted/divorced. Illegitimate sons also join their father's JHF. A JHF has no legal personality and is represented by its head of family. Membership can be acquired through birth, adoption or marriage.