The Hindu Succession Act, 1956
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 governs the inheritance and succession rights of Hindus.
Summary
The Hindu Succession Act, 1956 is a legislation passed by the Indian Parliament which governs the inheritance and succession rights of Hindus. The act applies to Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Jains, and aims to modernize the law of inheritance and succession in India. The act includes provisions on the devolution of property, intestate succession, testamentary succession, and the right to maintenance. The act also includes provisions for the equal distribution of property among male and female heirs. This act has undergone several amendments over the years to address issues of gender equality, and to ensure that it is in line with the changing societal norms of India.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title And Extent | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Application Of Act | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Definitions And Interpretation | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Overriding Effect Of Act | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Act Not To Apply To Certain Properties | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Devolution Of Interest In Coparcenary Property | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Devolution Of Interest In The Property Of A Tarwad, Tavazhi, Kutumba, Kavaru Or Illom | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: General Rules Of Succession In The Case Of Males | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Order Of Succession Among Heirs In The Schedule | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Distribution Of Property Among Heirs In Class I Of The Schedule | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Distribution Of Property Among Heirs In Class Ii Of The Schedule | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Order Of Succession Among Agnates And Congnates | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Computation Of Degrees | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Property Of A Female Hindu To Be Her Absolute Property | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: General Rules Of Succession In The Case Of Female Hindus | Open |