A Hindu woman dies intestate, leaving property she inherited from her husband. She leaves no son or…
Section 15(2)(b) directs property inherited from the husband or father-in-law to the husband's heirs when the intestate leaves no son or daughter or child of a predeceased…
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A Hindu woman dies intestate, leaving property she inherited from her husband. She leaves no son or daughter and no child of any predeceased son or daughter. Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, to whom does that property devolve?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 15(2)(b) directs property inherited from the husband or father-in-law to the husband's heirs when the intestate leaves no son or daughter or child of a predeceased son or daughter. The inherited property's source controls this exception.
Option feedback
Option A
The statute names the husband's heirs rather than a charitable body.
Option B
The father's heirs are the designated class under section 15(2)(a) for property inherited from either parent, subject to its conditions.
Option C
The woman inherited the property from her husband, and the mother's heirs are not the designated class.
Option D
Section 15(2)(b) names this class.
Option E
The husband's heirs are listed.
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