A Hindu woman dies intestate. She inherited the property from her father or mother and leaves no son or…
Section 15(2)(a) directs property inherited from either parent to the father's heirs when the woman dies intestate and leaves none of the specified descendants. Section 16,…
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A Hindu woman dies intestate. She inherited the property from her father or mother and leaves no son or daughter and no child of any predeceased son or daughter. Under Section 15 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, who inherits this property?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Section 15(2)(a) directs property inherited from either parent to the father's heirs when the woman dies intestate and leaves none of the specified descendants.
Section 16, Rule 3 supplies the rule for identifying the heirs of her father.
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Option A
Section 15(2)(a) overrides the general order for this property and family situation.
Option B
Section 15(2)(a) directs property inherited from either parent to the father's heirs when the specified descendants are absent.
Option C
The husband's heirs are the destination in Section 15(2)(b) for property inherited from the husband or father-in-law in the specified circumstances.
Option D
The Government does not take in preference to qualified heirs under Section 15(2)(a).
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