Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules of succession for male Hindus?
Section 8 lays down the general rules for the property of a male Hindu dying intestate. The general order is Class I heirs, Class II heirs, agnates and cognates. Section 17…
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Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 sets out the general rules of succession for male Hindus?
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Section 8 lays down the general rules for the property of a male Hindu dying intestate. The general order is Class I heirs, Class II heirs, agnates and cognates. Section 17 supplies a special rule for the groups it specifies. Section 6 deals with coparcenary interests, section 7 concerns specified traditional property arrangements, and section 10 governs distribution among Class I heirs.
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Option A
Incorrect: "Section 6": Deals with devolution of interest in coparcenary property.
Option B
Incorrect: "Section 7": Deals with devolution of interest in the property of a tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru, or illom.
Option C
Correct: 'Section 8' is the accurate answer. Section 8, Hindu Succession Act, 1956: Lays down the general rules of succession in the case of Hindu males dying intestate.
Option D
Incorrect: "Section 10": Deals with distribution of property among heirs in Class I of the Schedule.
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