Which section of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 removes the distinction for succession between…
Section 27(a) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 removes the distinction between kinship through the father and kinship through the mother. Section 26 defines collateral…
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Which section of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 removes the distinction for succession between relatives through the deceased’s father and relatives through the deceased’s mother?
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Section 27(a) of the Indian Succession Act, 1925 removes the distinction between kinship through the father and kinship through the mother.
Section 26 defines collateral consanguinity, Section 32 states a general rule of devolution, and Section 33A concerns a widow’s share.
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Option A
Section 26 defines collateral consanguinity and explains how to count its degrees.
Option B
Section 27(a) expressly eliminates the distinction between relationship through the deceased’s father and through the mother.
Option C
Section 32 describes devolution on a surviving spouse or kindred under the relevant intestacy chapter.
Option D
Section 33A gives special provision for a widow’s intestacy share in qualifying circumstances.
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