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Section 3 of HSA : Section 3: Definitions And Interpretation

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The Hindu Succession Act, 1956

CHAPTER I: PRELIMINARY

Section 3: Definitions And Interpretation

(1) In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,

  • (a) "agnate" person is said to be an agnate of another if the two are related by blood or adoption wholly through males;
  • (b) "aliyasantana law" means the system of law applicable to persons who, if this Act had not been passed, would have been governed by the Madras Aliyasantana Act, 1949, (Madras Act 9 of 1949) or by the customary aliyasantana law with respect to the matters for which provision is made in this Act;
  • (c) "cognate" person is said to be a cognate of another if the two are r

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Explanation using examples

Imagine a situation where an Indian Hindu man, named Ravi, passes away without leaving a will. He is survived by a son, a daughter, and a brother. Under the Hindu Successi

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