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A male Hindu dies intestate survived by his wife, son, mother and father. His non-agricultural…

Wife, son and mother are Class I heirs and take simultaneously, while the father is only a Class II heir who is excluded when Class I heirs exist, so "The wife, son and…

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A male Hindu dies intestate survived by his wife, son, mother and father. His non-agricultural immovable property shall devolve in the following manner:—

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Wife, son and mother are Class I heirs and take simultaneously, while the father is only a Class II heir who is excluded when Class I heirs exist, so "The wife, son and mother shall take simultaneously to the exclusion of the father".

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