A Hindu governed by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 owns a self-acquired house and has an undivided…
Section 30 permits testamentary disposition of property that the Hindu is legally capable of disposing of. Its Explanation treats the Hindu's own interest in Mitakshara…
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A Hindu governed by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 owns a self-acquired house and has an undivided interest in a Mitakshara coparcenary. What may the Hindu dispose of by will under Section 30?
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Correct answer C
Section 30 permits testamentary disposition of property that the Hindu is legally capable of disposing of. Its Explanation treats the Hindu's own interest in Mitakshara coparcenary property as disposable by will. The self-acquired house can also be disposed of, subject to the applicable testamentary rules.
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Option A
Incorrect. The Explanation to Section 30 also covers the testator's own Mitakshara interest.
Option B
Incorrect. Section 30 can also cover the self-acquired house.
Option C
Correct. The Hindu may dispose of the house and their own undivided interest.
Option D
Incorrect. Section 30 does not permit a person to will the interests of the other coparceners.
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