Under the general rule in Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, property possessed by a…
Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides that a female Hindu holds the property covered by that subsection as full owner, whether she acquired it before or…
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Under the general rule in Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, property possessed by a female Hindu, whether acquired before or after commencement of the Act, is held by her as _____ thereof.
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Correct answer A
Section 14(1) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides that a female Hindu holds the property covered by that subsection as full owner, whether she acquired it before or after the Act commenced. Section 14(2) excepts a restricted estate prescribed by the terms of a qualifying gift, will, other instrument, court decree or order, or award.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 14(1) states the general rule of full ownership for property possessed by a female Hindu.
Option B
The general rule is full ownership. Section 14(2) separately addresses qualifying restricted estates.
Option C
Section 14(1) describes the nature of ownership. It does not assign a one-half share.
Option D
Section 14(1) describes the nature of her ownership. It does not require joint ownership.
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