A Hindu man dies intestate, leaving separate property and only two sons, one daughter and his widow.…
Section 8 sends the estate first to Class I heirs. Section 10 gives one share to the widow and one to each surviving son or daughter. Each of the four heirs takes one quarter.
Choose your answer
A Hindu man dies intestate, leaving separate property and only two sons, one daughter and his widow. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, who inherits his estate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 8 sends the estate first to Class I heirs.
Section 10 gives one share to the widow and one to each surviving son or daughter. Each of the four heirs takes one quarter.
Option feedback
Option A
The daughter and widow are also Class I heirs.
Option B
The widow also takes a share under section 10, Rule 1.
Option C
Each surviving son and daughter also takes a share under section 10, Rule 2.
Option D
All four inherit, each taking one equal share on these facts.
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