A male Hindu dies intestate. How does the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 classify his…
The Schedule places the son of a predeceased daughter in Class I and the father in Class II, Entry I. Under Sections 8 and 9, Class I heirs take before Class II heirs.
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A male Hindu dies intestate. How does the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 classify his father and the son of his predeceased daughter?
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Correct answer C
The Schedule places the son of a predeceased daughter in Class I and the father in Class II, Entry I.
Under Sections 8 and 9, Class I heirs take before Class II heirs.
Option feedback
Option A
The father appears in Class II, Entry I.
Option B
This reverses both statutory classifications.
Option C
The Schedule lists the son of a predeceased daughter in Class I and the father in Class II, Entry I.
Option D
The son of a predeceased daughter is in Class I.
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