Which provision of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules for succession to the…
Section 8 sets out the general classes of successors to a male Hindu’s intestate estate. Section 9 addresses the order among the heirs specified in the Schedule.
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Which provision of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules for succession to the property of a male Hindu who dies intestate?
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Correct answer A
Section 8 sets out the general classes of successors to a male Hindu’s intestate estate. Section 9 addresses the order among the heirs specified in the Schedule.
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Option A
Section 8 is headed ‘General rules of succession in the case of males’.
Option B
Section 9 governs order among the heirs specified in the Schedule.
Option C
Section 6 concerns devolution of an interest in Mitakshara coparcenary property.
Option D
Section 14 concerns property held by a female Hindu.
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