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What does section 19 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 govern?

When two or more heirs succeed together, section 19 provides for per capita succession unless the Act expressly provides otherwise. The heirs take as tenants in common under…

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What does section 19 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 govern?

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When two or more heirs succeed together, section 19 provides for per capita succession unless the Act expressly provides otherwise. The heirs take as tenants in common under section 19.

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Option A

Section 19 states how co-heirs take property when they succeed together.

Option B

The provision about certain descendants of a convert is section 26.

Option C

The order among heirs in the Schedule is governed by section 9.

Option D

Degrees of relationship are computed under section 13.

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