As a general rule in a Hindu joint family governed by Mitakshara law, a coparcener’s interest in…
Mitakshara coparcenary is associated with a right by birth. Section 6(1)(a) gives a daughter of a coparcener that status by birth in the same manner as a son. Marriage or…
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As a general rule in a Hindu joint family governed by Mitakshara law, a coparcener’s interest in coparcenary property is acquired by:
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Correct answer A
Mitakshara coparcenary is associated with a right by birth. Section 6(1)(a) gives a daughter of a coparcener that status by birth in the same manner as a son. Marriage or ordinary inheritance alone is not the basis of this birthright.
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Option A
The corresponding coparcenary birthright arises by birth, extended to daughters in the same manner as sons by section 6.
Option B
Ordinary succession to inherited property is distinct from a coparcenary birthright.
Option C
Marriage alone does not make a person a coparcener.
Option D
Birth is a listed correct answer.
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