A Hindu man dies intestate, leaving only two sons, one daughter and a widow as his Class I heirs. Who…
Under sections 8 to 10 and Class I of the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the two sons, daughter and widow inherit together. Each surviving child takes one share…
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A Hindu man dies intestate, leaving only two sons, one daughter and a widow as his Class I heirs. Who inherits his separately owned property under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?
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Correct answer D
Under sections 8 to 10 and Class I of the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the two sons, daughter and widow inherit together. Each surviving child takes one share and the widow takes one share. On the stated facts each of the four heirs receives one quarter.
Option feedback
Option A
Incorrect. The widow is a Class I heir, but she does not exclude the sons and daughter, who are also Class I heirs.
Option B
Incorrect. While the sons and daughter are Class I heirs, the widow is equally a Class I heir and cannot be excluded.
Option C
Incorrect. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, daughters and the widow stand on an equal footing with sons as Class I heirs.
Option D
All four survivors are Class I heirs. Each takes one quarter on the stated facts.
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