A Hindu man dies intestate. His only surviving relatives are his maternal grandfather, maternal…
The maternal grandparents are both in Class II entry VIII of the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Section 9 gives them priority over the maternal uncle and aunt…
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A Hindu man dies intestate. His only surviving relatives are his maternal grandfather, maternal grandmother, maternal uncle and maternal aunt. Which relatives inherit under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
The maternal grandparents are both in Class II entry VIII of the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Section 9 gives them priority over the maternal uncle and aunt in entry IX. Section 11 gives the grandparents equal shares because they are in the same entry.
Option feedback
Option A
Both maternal grandparents are in the same preferred Class II entry.
Option B
Both are in entry IX, which is excluded by the surviving entry VIII heirs.
Option C
The maternal aunt is in entry IX, so she does not take alongside the maternal grandfather.
Option D
The maternal uncle is in entry IX, so he does not take alongside the maternal grandmother.
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