Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, sets out the general sequence of Class I heirs, Class…
Section 8 sets out the general sequence for a male Hindu dying intestate. Section 9 separately specifies priority among the heirs listed in the Schedule.
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Which section of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, sets out the general sequence of Class I heirs, Class II heirs, agnates and cognates for the property of a male Hindu dying intestate?
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Correct answer B
Section 8 sets out the general sequence for a male Hindu dying intestate. Section 9 separately specifies priority among the heirs listed in the Schedule.
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Option A
Section 6 addresses devolution of interest in coparcenary property.
Option B
Section 8 orders Class I heirs, Class II heirs, agnates and cognates in that sequence.
Option C
Section 7 concerns devolution of interest in specified tarwad, tavazhi, kutumba, kavaru or illom property.
Option D
Section 12 supplies ranking rules among agnates or among cognates.
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