Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 generally provides that property possessed by a female…
Section 14(1) provides that property possessed by a female Hindu is generally held by her as full owner. Section 14(2) excepts certain acquisitions under instruments or…
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Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 generally provides that property possessed by a female Hindu is held by her as full owner?
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Correct answer D
Section 14(1) provides that property possessed by a female Hindu is generally held by her as full owner.
Section 14(2) excepts certain acquisitions under instruments or orders whose terms prescribe a restricted estate.
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Option A
Section 11 deals with distribution among heirs in Class II.
Option B
Section 12 sets the order of succession among agnates and cognates.
Option C
Section 13 explains how to compute degrees of relationship.
Option D
Section 14(1) states the general full-ownership rule.
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