Section 9 of HSA : Section 9: Order Of Succession Among Heirs In The Schedule

Explanation using Example

Imagine a Hindu man, Mr. Sharma, passes away without leaving a will. He is survived by a widow, a daughter, and a brother. According to Section 9 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, his property will be inherited by his widow and daughter (who are in class I of the heirs) simultaneously and they will exclude all other heirs, such as Mr. Sharma's brother (who would be in class II). This means the widow and daughter will share the inheritance equally between themselves, and the brother will not receive a share of the inheritance.