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Define intestate succession in Hindu law.
Intestate succession in Hindu law refers to the passing of property rights from one person to another when the deceased person did not leave a will.
What are the two types of property in Hindu family?
The two types of property in Hindu family are joint family property and separate property.
How does joint family property devolve?
Joint family property, also known as coparcenary property, devolves according to the rules of coparcenary or through partition.
What are the two ways in which separate property devolves?
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What does the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provide for?
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Intestate Succession in Hindu Law
- Intestate succession refers to the process of determining the distribution of property among heirs when a person dies without a will.
Types of Property in Hindu Family
- Joint Family Property (Co-parcenary Property): property jointly held by the family members, typically ancestral property.
- Separate Property (Self-Acquired Property): property acquired individually through personal efforts.
Devolution of Joint Family Property
- Joint family property devolves by survivorship, meaning that the surviving coparceners acquire the share of the deceased coparcener.
Devolution of Separate Property
- Separate property devolves in two ways:
- By testamentary succession (through a will)
- By intestate succession (without a will)
Hindu Succession Act, 1956
- The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for the devolution of property among Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs.
- The Act aims to simplify the succession laws and ensure uniformity in the devolution of property.
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- Joint Family Property: devolves by survivorship
- Separate Property: devolves by testamentary succession (through a will) or intestate succession (without a will)
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Test your knowledge of intestate succession in Hindu law with this quiz. Learn about the passing of property rights, the types of property in a Hindu family, and the rules of coparcenary.
