A male Hindu dies intestate. How does the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 classify his…
The father is in Class II entry I and the son’s daughter’s son is in Class II entry II. Section 9 gives the earlier entry priority if succession reaches Class II.
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A male Hindu dies intestate. How does the Schedule to the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 classify his father and his son’s daughter’s son?
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The father is in Class II entry I and the son’s daughter’s son is in Class II entry II. Section 9 gives the earlier entry priority if succession reaches Class II.
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Option A
Neither relative is included in Class I in these capacities.
Option B
Both relatives are listed under Class II, in different entries.
Option C
The father is also Class II, in its first entry.
Option D
The son’s daughter’s son belongs to Class II entry II.
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