A Hindu man dies intestate leaving more than one widow. If section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956…
Section 10, Rule 1 allocates one share to the widows collectively. Rule 2 gives each surviving son, daughter and the intestate's mother one share. Rules 3 and 4 separately…
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A Hindu man dies intestate leaving more than one widow. If section 10 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs distribution, how do his widows take under Rule 1?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 10, Rule 1 allocates one share to the widows collectively. Rule 2 gives each surviving son, daughter and the intestate's mother one share. Rules 3 and 4 separately address branches of predeceased children.
Option feedback
Option A
Rule 1 gives the widow one share, to be taken together if there are multiple widows.
Option B
Rule 1 treats the widows collectively for this allocation.
Option C
The widows' collective share can coexist with shares allocated to surviving children under Rule 2.
Option D
Widows take as Class I heirs under section 8 and the Schedule, with their aggregate share allocated by Rule 1.
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