The object of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is:

The long title of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 describes it as "An Act to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus". Marriage is dealt with by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and adoption and maintenance by the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956, while wills remain largely under the Indian Succession Act, 1925.