Under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, in what capacity does a female Hindu hold…
Section 14(1) gives a female Hindu full ownership of property covered by that subsection, including property acquired before the Act. Section 14(2) can preserve a restricted…
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Under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, in what capacity does a female Hindu hold property to which that subsection applies?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Section 14(1) gives a female Hindu full ownership of property covered by that subsection, including property acquired before the Act. Section 14(2) can preserve a restricted estate created by a qualifying first grant. A grant recognizing a pre-existing right falls within Section 14(1).
Option feedback
Option A
Correct. Full ownership is the rule in Section 14(1).
Option B
Incorrect. The subsection enlarges a limited estate covered by it into full ownership.
Option C
Incorrect. Marriage does not make the husband a co-owner under Section 14(1).
Option D
Incorrect. Full ownership is among the stated choices.
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