Section 15 of HSA : Section 15: General Rules Of Succession In The Case Of Female Hindus

Explanation using Example

Imagine a woman named Sita, a Hindu by religion, who passes away without leaving a will. According to Section 15 of The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the distribution of her property would proceed as follows:

• If Sita had any children or a husband at the time of her death, they would be the first to inherit her property.
• If she did not have any children or a husband, the property would then go to the heirs of her husband.
• If there are no heirs of the husband, Sita's parents would be next in line to inherit.
• If the pare...

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