A Hindu man dies intestate after the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 comes into force, leaving separate…
The widow is a Class I heir and takes the separate property absolutely under section 8 read with section 10 and the Schedule. No enlargement under section 14(1) is needed.…
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A Hindu man dies intestate after the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 comes into force, leaving separate property and his widow as his sole heir. What interest does she take?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The widow is a Class I heir and takes the separate property absolutely under section 8 read with section 10 and the Schedule. No enlargement under section 14(1) is needed. Sadhu Singh v Gurdwara Sahib Narike distinguishes this situation from a restricted testamentary grant.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 8 and the Schedule make the sole Class I widow heir entitled to the estate from the outset.
Option B
The widow takes absolutely under section 8 without a preliminary limited estate.
Option C
No will, instrument, decree, order or award granting a restricted estate is stated.
Option D
Section 15 governs intestate succession to the property of a female Hindu.
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