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11 Basic Changes brought about by the Hindu Succession Act, 1956
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General Rules of Succession in the Case of a Female Hindu in the Hindu Succession Act
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The general rules of succession in the case of a female Hindu have been laid down in Section 15, which provides that the property of a female Hindu dying intestate shall devolve (according to the rules set out in Section 16) on the following persons, viz. : (a) Firstly, upon the sons and daughters (including […]
What are the Disabilities and Disqualifications attached to Hindus under the Un-codified Hindu Law of Inheritance?
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Before the passing of the Hindu Succession Act in 1956, certain disabilities and disqualifications attached to Hindus under the uncodified Hindu law of inheritance, which are briefly described in this Chapter. 1. Unchastity: Prior to the passing of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, unchastity of a widow disentitled her to inheritance. It was necessary that […]