The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to Hindus including:

Section 2(1)(a) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 applies to any Hindu by religion "including a Virashaiva, a Lingayat or a follower of the Brahmo, Prarthana or Arya Samaj". Lingayats and the followers of all three Samajes are covered, and the Explanation to s. 2 also covers converts and reconverts to Hinduism.