Adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property…
Section 13 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act provides that, subject to any agreement to the contrary, an adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of…
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Adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property by transfer inter vivos or by will. Which Section of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act provides for the same?
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Section 13 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act provides that, subject to any agreement to the contrary, an adoption does not deprive the adoptive father or mother of the power to dispose of his or her property by transfer inter vivos or by will. Section 12 deals with the effects of adoption, section 11 with other conditions for a valid adoption, and section 9 with persons capable of giving in adoption.
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