A Hindu man dies intestate and his estate is governed by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. His only…
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 places a son, daughter and widow in Class I. Under sections 8 and 9 they take together on the stated facts. Section 10 gives one share to the…
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A Hindu man dies intestate and his estate is governed by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. His only surviving heirs are his widow, two sons and one daughter. Who inherits?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 places a son, daughter and widow in Class I. Under sections 8 and 9 they take together on the stated facts.
Section 10 gives one share to the widow and one to each surviving son and daughter, so each of these four heirs takes one-quarter.
Option feedback
Option A
The widow takes with the sons and daughter, who are also Class I heirs.
Option B
The widow is also a Class I heir and takes with the children.
Option C
The daughter and widow are both Class I heirs.
Option D
The widow, each son and the daughter are Class I heirs and take simultaneously.
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