Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules of succession to the…
Section 8 sets the general sequence for property of a male Hindu dying intestate, starting with Class I heirs and then Class II heirs, followed by agnates and cognates in…
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Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules of succession to the property of a male Hindu dying intestate?
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Section 8 sets the general sequence for property of a male Hindu dying intestate, starting with Class I heirs and then Class II heirs, followed by agnates and cognates in default of the earlier classes.
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Option A
Section 6 deals with devolution of interest in Mitakshara coparcenary property.
Option B
Section 7 concerns devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom.
Option C
Section 8 gives the general rules for property of a male Hindu dying intestate.
Option D
Section 9 deals with the order of succession among heirs in the Schedule.
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