The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 deals with the inheritance toĪ) The separate properties of a Mitakshara male,ī) The separate and coparceners properties of a Dayabhaga male, andĬ) The undivided interest in the joint family property of a Mitakshara Coparcener. Succession to the property of a Hindu Male

The joint family still devolves by Survivorship with this important exception that if a Mitakshara Coparcener dies leaving behind mother, widow, daughter, daughter’s daughter, son’s daughter, son’s son’s daughter, son’s widow, son’s son’s widow, or daughter’s son his interest in the joint family property will devolve by succession. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 preserves the dual mode of devolution of property under the Mitakshara School. It applies to all Hindus including Buddhists Jains and Sikhs. The Act lays down a uniform and comprehensive system of succession whereas attempt has been made to ensure equality inheritance rights between sons and daughters. The preamble of the Act signifies that an Act to amend and codify the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus. The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, is a law that was passed by the ‘Parliament of India’.

“Succession to the property of a Hindu Male” The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, is a law that was passed by the Parliament of India.

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