Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 defines…
Section 21 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 is headed "Dependants defined" and lists relatives of the deceased, such as the father, mother, widow and minor…
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Which one of the following Sections of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 defines "dependants" ?
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Section 21 of the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 is headed "Dependants defined" and lists relatives of the deceased, such as the father, mother, widow and minor children, who may claim maintenance from his estate. Section 22 imposes the duty on the heirs, section 23 deals with the amount of maintenance and section 24 bars a claimant who has ceased to be a Hindu.
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