Which provision of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 defines “intestate”?
Intestacy is assessed in respect of particular property. A person may leave a will and still die intestate as to property for which no testamentary disposition can take…
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Which provision of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 defines “intestate”?
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Intestacy is assessed in respect of particular property. A person may leave a will and still die intestate as to property for which no testamentary disposition can take effect.
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Option A
Section 3(1)(c) defines “cognate”.
Option B
Section 3(1)(g) treats a person as intestate in respect of property for which there is no testamentary disposition capable of taking effect.
Option C
Section 3(1)(h) defines “marumakkattayam law”.
Option D
Section 4 gives the Act overriding effect, subject to its terms.
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