A female Hindu possesses property to which section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies. In…
Section 14(1) treats the female Hindu as full owner of property to which it applies. Section 14(2) separately addresses certain acquisitions under instruments or…
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A female Hindu possesses property to which section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies. In what capacity does she hold it under that subsection?
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Correct answer D
Section 14(1) treats the female Hindu as full owner of property to which it applies. Section 14(2) separately addresses certain acquisitions under instruments or dispositions that prescribe a restricted estate.
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Option A
Section 14(1) enlarges the interest governed by that subsection to full ownership.
Option B
The subsection does not convert a covered property interest into a trust.
Option C
A life estate would limit the interest, whereas section 14(1) confers full ownership.
Option D
Full ownership is the express effect of section 14(1).
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