A Hindu man dies intestate. His only surviving relatives entitled to be considered under the Hindu…
Section 9 gives priority to the earliest applicable Class II entry. The father’s widow and brother’s widow are both in Entry VI, ahead of the two relatives in Entry VII.…
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A Hindu man dies intestate. His only surviving relatives entitled to be considered under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 are his stepmother, who is his late father’s widow, his late brother’s widow, his father’s brother and his father’s sister. Who inherits his estate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 9 gives priority to the earliest applicable Class II entry. The father’s widow and brother’s widow are both in Entry VI, ahead of the two relatives in Entry VII.
Under section 11, the two heirs in the same applicable entry share equally.
Option feedback
Option A
The two widows are in Class II, Entry VI, and share the estate equally under section 11.
Option B
The paternal uncle and aunt are in Entry VII. Entry VI takes priority.
Option C
The paternal aunt’s Entry VII rank excludes her while Entry VI heirs survive. Both Entry VI heirs take.
Option D
The paternal uncle’s Entry VII rank excludes him while Entry VI heirs survive. Both Entry VI heirs take.
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