Complete the rule in section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Property possessed by a female…
Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for full ownership. It does not require the woman to share ownership with a spouse, children or parents. Section…
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Complete the rule in section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. Property possessed by a female Hindu, whether acquired before or after the commencement of the Act, is held by her _________.
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Correct answer A
Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for full ownership. It does not require the woman to share ownership with a spouse, children or parents. Section 14(2) separately addresses specified acquisitions whose terms prescribe a restricted estate.
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Option A
Section 14(1) provides that she holds the property as full owner. Section 14(2) sets out a separate exception for specified acquisitions on restricted terms.
Option B
Section 14(1) provides for full ownership. A restricted estate may fall within the separate exception in section 14(2).
Option C
Section 14(1) does not require co-ownership with a spouse or children.
Option D
Section 14(1) does not require co-ownership with parents.
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