Section 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with:

Section 16 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is headed "Order of succession and manner of distribution among heirs of a female Hindu" and lays down three rules for the heirs listed in s. 15. Class II heirs of a male are governed by ss. 9 and 11, and the general rules for males and females are ss. 8 and 15.