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What does section 12 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 govern?

Section 12 first prefers fewer degrees of ascent and then, where ascent is tied or absent, fewer degrees of descent. Heirs take simultaneously if neither preference resolves…

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What does section 12 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 govern?

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Section 12 first prefers fewer degrees of ascent and then, where ascent is tied or absent, fewer degrees of descent. Heirs take simultaneously if neither preference resolves the tie.

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Option A

Section 12 ranks agnates or cognates by degrees of ascent and descent.

Option B

Devolution of an interest in coparcenary property is governed by section 6.

Option C

Section 18 gives the preference for full blood if the relationships are otherwise the same.

Option D

Section 4 sets out the Act’s overriding effect.

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