Under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, what is the status of a Hindu woman in relation…
Section 14(1) gives full ownership of property within its scope, whether acquired before or after commencement. Section 14(2) preserves a restriction in specified fresh…
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Under Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, what is the status of a Hindu woman in relation to property to which that subsection applies?
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Correct answer A
Section 14(1) gives full ownership of property within its scope, whether acquired before or after commencement. Section 14(2) preserves a restriction in specified fresh grants. An instrument recognising a pre-existing right is treated differently from an instrument creating a new restricted estate.
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Option A
Section 14(1) gives her full ownership.
Option B
A limited estate within Section 14(1) enlarges into full ownership.
Option C
Section 14(1) does not confer co-ownership on the husband.
Option D
Section 14(1) gives ownership in her own right.
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