Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a Hindu man dies intestate leaving two sons, one daughter and his…
The correct answer is “The two sons, the daughter and the widow”. The two sons, daughter and widow inherit simultaneously. Each receives one share on these facts. The widow…
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Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, a Hindu man dies intestate leaving two sons, one daughter and his widow as his only Class I heirs. Who inherits the property governed by section 8?
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Correct answer D
The correct answer is “The two sons, the daughter and the widow”. The two sons, daughter and widow inherit simultaneously. Each receives one share on these facts. The widow has a Class I share alongside the surviving children.
Option feedback
Option A
The daughter and widow are also Class I heirs.
Option B
The widow has a Class I share alongside the surviving children.
Option C
The children are also Class I heirs and take alongside the widow.
Option D
The two sons, daughter and widow inherit simultaneously. Each receives one share on these facts.
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