A Hindu woman dies intestate leaving self-acquired property. Her husband, son, daughter, father, mother and brother survive her. Which group has first priority under the general rule in the Hindu…
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A Hindu woman dies intestate leaving self-acquired property. Her husband, son, daughter, father, mother and brother survive her. Which group has first priority under the general rule in the Hindu Succession Act, 1956?
Her father, mother and brother
Her husband, father and mother
Her son, daughter and brother
Her husband, son and daughter
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Her husband, son and daughter
Section 15(1)(a) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 gives first priority to sons, daughters and the husband. The section also includes children of any predeceased son or daughter. The stated property is self-acquired.
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