A male Hindu dies intestate in 2026, leaving three sons and an interest in Mitakshara coparcenary…
Section 6(3) calls for a deemed partition to identify the deceased coparcener’s interest. Because he left no will, that interest devolves by intestate succession.
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A male Hindu dies intestate in 2026, leaving three sons and an interest in Mitakshara coparcenary property. Under section 6(3) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, how does his interest devolve?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 6(3) calls for a deemed partition to identify the deceased coparcener’s interest. Because he left no will, that interest devolves by intestate succession.
Option feedback
Option A
A deemed partition first identifies the deceased’s interest. His intestacy determines the mode of succession.
Option B
A testamentary transfer requires a will. The facts expressly state that the coparcener died intestate.
Option C
Section 6(3) displaces survivorship for a death covered by the 2005 amendment.
Option D
The statute directs that the deceased’s interest be determined through a deemed partition. Only that interest forms the subject of this devolution.
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