A Hindu converts to another religion. Under section 26 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which…
Section 26 applies to children born after conversion and their descendants. They escape this disqualification if they are Hindus when succession opens. The convert and the…
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A Hindu converts to another religion. Under section 26 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, which relatives are disqualified on that account from inheriting the property of a Hindu relative if they are not Hindus when the succession opens?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Section 26 applies to children born after conversion and their descendants. They escape this disqualification if they are Hindus when succession opens. The convert and the convert’s parents are outside this disqualification.
Option feedback
Option A
Conversion by itself does not disqualify the convert under section 26.
Option B
Section 26 applies to children born after conversion and their descendants. They escape this disqualification if they are Hindus when succession opens.
Option C
The convert’s parents are outside the group identified in section 26.
Option D
Section 26 starts with children born after conversion. It does not extend this rule to children born before conversion or their descendants.
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