Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, A dies intestate in 2026. A, his two sons and his daughter are…
Under section 6(3), each receives 1/4 at the deemed partition. Under sections 8 and 10, the three children each inherit 1/3 of A’s 1/4. The daughter takes 1/4 + 1/12 = 1/3…
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Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, A dies intestate in 2026. A, his two sons and his daughter are the only coparceners and the only persons entitled to a share on the deemed Mitakshara partition. The three children are his only Class I heirs. What fraction of the whole coparcenary property does the daughter take in total?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer A
Under section 6(3), each receives 1/4 at the deemed partition. Under sections 8 and 10, the three children each inherit 1/3 of A’s 1/4. The daughter takes 1/4 + 1/12 = 1/3 in total.
Option feedback
Option A
The daughter receives 1/4 at deemed partition and inherits 1/3 of A’s 1/4. Adding 1/4 and 1/12 gives 1/3.
Option B
One quarter is her deemed partition share before adding her inheritance from A.
Option C
The four-way deemed partition gives A 1/4, so dividing A’s interest among three children gives 1/12 rather than 1/9. The daughter also has a partition share.
Option D
One twelfth is the inherited share of the whole. The daughter also receives her own 1/4 at deemed partition.
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