A Hindu man to whom the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies dies intestate. He has no Class I heir and…
Sections 8 and 9 direct succession to Class II when there is no Class I heir. The Schedule puts the father in Entry I and the brother and sister in Entry II. The earlier…
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A Hindu man to whom the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies dies intestate. He has no Class I heir and is survived by his father, brother and sister. Which of those relatives inherits?
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Correct answer A
Sections 8 and 9 direct succession to Class II when there is no Class I heir. The Schedule puts the father in Entry I and the brother and sister in Entry II. The earlier entry excludes the later one.
Option feedback
Option A
The father is the sole relative in Class II Entry I and excludes later entries.
Option B
The brother is in Entry II and does not inherit while the father in Entry I survives.
Option C
The sister is also in Entry II, behind the father.
Option D
Equal sharing among heirs in the same entry does not permit sharing across Entries I and II.
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