Consider these statements under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956. I. Blindness or impotence disqualifies…
Section 28 provides that disease, defect or deformity is no ground for disqualification. Under section 29, if no heir qualifies, the property devolves on the Government…
Choose your answer
Consider these statements under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
I. Blindness or impotence disqualifies a person from inheriting.
II. If the intestate leaves no heir qualified to succeed under the Act, the property devolves on the Government.
Which statements are true?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
Section 28 provides that disease, defect or deformity is no ground for disqualification.
Under section 29, if no heir qualifies, the property devolves on the Government subject to the obligations and liabilities an heir would have borne.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 28 rejects disease, defect or deformity as a ground of disqualification.
Option B
Section 29 devolves the property on the Government when no heir qualifies.
Option C
The escheat statement is true, but section 28 rules out the stated disqualification.
Option D
Section 29 makes the escheat statement true.
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