A male Hindu dies intestate leaving his mother, father, son, full brother and full sister, and no other…
Mother and son are Class I heirs. Sections 8 and 9 give them priority over the father, brother and sister in Class II. Section 10 gives the surviving son and mother one…
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A male Hindu dies intestate leaving his mother, father, son, full brother and full sister, and no other heirs. Assuming the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies and no heir is disqualified, how is his estate distributed?
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Correct answer D
Mother and son are Class I heirs. Sections 8 and 9 give them priority over the father, brother and sister in Class II. Section 10 gives the surviving son and mother one share each, so these two heirs take one half each.
Option feedback
Option A
Class II relatives do not share while Class I heirs exist.
Option B
Sex alone does not set priority; mother and son are Class I.
Option C
The father is excluded by Class I heirs, and the son cannot be omitted.
Option D
Mother and son each receive one share, hence one half.
Option E
The equal mother-and-son division is offered.
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